Border Patrol and Human Rights Challenges

This chapter explores the complex issues surrounding the U.S. National Guard's authority at the San Diego border, particularly in relation to detaining migrants and legal frameworks. It highlights the intersection of U.S. and international law through a case involving El Salvador, while also addressing recent immigration policy changes and conditions in detention centers. The discussion underscores the challenges posed by federal actions and the implications for human rights, particularly the treatment of detainees in the context of enforcement operations.