Behind the Bastards Part Two: The U.S. Border Patrol Is A Nightmare That Never Ends
Aug 11, 2020
Caitlin Durante, a comedian and podcaster, joins the conversation about the U.S. Border Patrol’s troubling legacy. They dive into the grim realities faced by migrants, including tragic stories of children lost in custody. The discussion uncovers corruption and exploitation within the agency, revealing its ties to labor practices and hate groups. Through humor and serious analysis, they highlight the dark truths of abuse and racism stemming from border enforcement policies, challenging listeners to confront these unsettling issues.
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Child Deaths in Custody
- In December 2018, 7-year-old Jacqueline Caal died in Border Patrol custody due to a strep infection and dehydration.
- 8-year-old Felipe Gomez Alonso died similarly after six days in custody.
Border Patrol and Death Squads
- John P. Longan, a Border Patrol agent during Operation Wetback, later joined the State Department's public safety program.
- This program was a CIA operation that trained foreign police in counterinsurgency tactics, often creating death squads.
Training Terrorists
- A 1974 LA Times report revealed that Latin American death squads were trained at the Border Patrol Academy in Los Fresnos, Texas.
- The training included bomb-making and other violent tactics.