The Border

Exploring the history of militarization at the U.S.-Mexico border, from President Trump's national emergency declaration to past presidential responses. Discussing the evolution of border enforcement, the impact of events like World War II and the Bracero program, and the emergence of drug paranoia in the late 1960s. Tracing the transformation of US border security from military deployment to post-9/11 era policies, including the creation of the Department of Homeland Security.