Geology and the border wall
What does geology say about a border wall? An article from Smithsonian Magazine explores some of the complexity
Continue reading →What does geology say about a border wall? An article from Smithsonian Magazine explores some of the complexity
Continue reading →Numbers USA is a group whose statement of values is focused on limiting the level of immigration, particularly illegal immigration. If you go to their website, you’ll find a list of “Ten Steps to Fix the Broken Immigration Enforcement System”. … Continue reading →
There is a battle being prepared in for the Texas Legislature about eminent domain. The issue is property owners aren’t happy about land seizures for pipelines, power lines and other infrastructure as Texas population grows. This particularly affects rural landowners. … Continue reading →
We’ve seen a lot of pictures from photo ops taken when politicians visit the border, such as recent visit from Trump to McAllen. This story gives a local perspective Here is a report about a group of county sheriffs in … Continue reading →
Borders walls are only as good as the people who staff them. In the following story, it is unclear exactly why the gates were open on the Guatemala side of the Guatemala/Mexico border. However, not to hard to see given … Continue reading →
Another recent story of a pattern that seems to be emerging. A large group of asylum seekers crossing a relatively open part of border, spotted via other means (camera) and then turning themselves into border agents. Some might argue that … Continue reading →
The President recently cited an example of San Antonio as support for a border wall. “Everybody knows that walls work. You look at different places they put up a wall, no problem. You look at San Antonio,” Trump said. “You … Continue reading →
An article from the Washington Post tells us Most hard drugs the come to the US from Mexico enter via ports of entry, not open sections of the border The Guzman (El Chapo) trial detailed methods used including inside railroad … Continue reading →
Build a wall in sandy soil and people with shovels can burrow underneath. In this case they gave themselves up for asylum shortly after crossing.
Continue reading →What good is a wall if it is only temporary or for show? Remember those images of troops stringing up razor wire just before the election? Apparently it has been taken down again in Laredo and Hildago. As one recalls, … Continue reading →