Death by Policy: Crisis in the Arizona Desert
Latino USA
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Border Deaths and the Human Toll
The chapter explores the increase in deaths on the border, the creation of the Border Patrol Search Trauma and Rescue Unit, and the emotional toll on agents encountering migrant deaths. It discusses the dehumanization of migrants, challenges faced by the U.S. Office of Medical Affairs in handling remains, and follows Elena's journey to find her missing mother. Elena eventually receives closure after learning of her mother's fate through a DNA match, shedding light on the complexities and emotions surrounding border deaths.
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