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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Cruelty and Family Separation
- Border Patrol agents in the past used children of migrants as bait to force confessions from parents.
- They also separated families and detained children for extended periods, sometimes in inhumane conditions.
Torture and Abuse
- Border Patrol agents have a history of torturing migrants, including locking them in freezing rooms.
- They also engaged in practices like making handcuffed migrants run alongside moving vehicles.
Exploitation and Corruption
- INS agents traded Mexican women to the Los Angeles Rams for season tickets.
- They also made deals with ranchers to delay immigration raids until after payday, exploiting migrant labor.