Operation River Wall: an abusive practice against migrants

The unprecedented offensive by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security continues with the launch of Operation River Wall, which aims to strengthen control over the Rio Grande or Rio Bravo for Mexico.

According to the DHS report, the Coast Guard would deploy more than 100 vessels, agents, tactical teams, command and control units, and shallow-water vessels.

Marisa Limón Garza, executive director of the Las Américas Immigrant Defense Center, explains what this federal government measure consists of and how they view it.

Marisa Limón Garza, executive director of the Las Américas Immigrant Defense Center, indicates that this offensive is an abusive practice against our community.

Marisa Limón Garza, executive director of the Las Américas Immigrant Defense Center, adds how Operation River Wall is currently progressing and how it is affecting the ecosystem in the area.

Although the argument is that the operation seeks to contain irregular migration, combat drug trafficking, and confront “other criminal activities” on the southern border, border crossings have actually decreased, and the reality is that it is a strategy to provoke fear in our community, according to Marisa Limón Garza, executive director of the Las Américas Immigrant Defense Center.

Marisa Limón Garza, executive director of the Las Américas Immigrant Defense Center, argues that this operation poses risks due to militarization.

But in order to protect people and defend their rights, Marisa Limón Garza says the first thing they need to do is understand their situation, their status, and whether they have a police record.

It is important to seek advice and have a plan before ICE arrives.

Marisa Limón Garza, executive director of the Las Américas Immigrant Defense Center, reminded the community that they are not alone and that it is important to make a prevention plan.