DHS' Child Border Agents & Civilian Paramilitaries

Mia and James dive into the alarming rise of ICE's training programs for civilians as paramilitaries and the troubling phenomenon of child border agents. They explore the ethical implications of intertwining state authority with paramilitary forces in immigration enforcement. The discussion also highlights the disturbing violence normalized in government training and delves into serious misconduct within Border Patrol, including sexual assault allegations. The episode raises pressing questions about the impact on vulnerable communities and the harsh realities faced by asylum seekers.