Although not at all written from a community perspective, the linked essay provides important information about the history of the Border Patrol and its massive uncontrolled expansion since 2001. It is especially important because it points to the corruption, impunity and culture of violence that is dominant within this largest of all federal agencies (CBP). Of course author fails to mention the anti-raza formation and evolution of the Border Patrol, nor is there any attention given to the human repercussions of its deployment within our communities. This is one of the most urgent tasks of our movement – to document this history of repression from our perspective, while at the same time we struggle to overturn it.

This essay is a must-read for anyone that cares about migra/ border violence, deportations, and the rights of our communities.

The Green Monster
How the Border Patrol became America’s most out-of-control law enforcement agency.
By GARRETT M. GRAFF – November/December 2014

http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/10/border-patrol-the-green-monster-112220_full.html