The Dark Legacy of U.S. Border Patrol

This chapter explores the tragic stories of child immigrants who died in U.S. Border Patrol custody, exposing the failures in health screenings and systemic issues leading to their deaths. It delves into the violent history of Border Patrol, from the brutal interrogations of John P. Longan to the training of foreign death squads, highlighting the intertwining of domestic enforcement and international violence. The narrative critiques the continued abuses and oppressive tactics of the Border Patrol, revealing a troubling legacy of actions against immigrants and broader implications for global human rights.