To the Editor:
In the July 13, 2024 Star, there is an article about the decrease in migrant apprehensions at the Southern Arizona border. In the article, there are also reports of migrants being deported in spite of expressing fear of persecution if denied asylum. In response to those allegations of improper exclusion from US entry, Border Patrol's Tucson sector Deputy Chief Justin De La Torre said “migrants have the option to file a complaint throughly CBP's website regarding allegations of wrongdoing.”
Really? Does the Border Patrol give information about filing a complaint to migrants to whom they apprehend and/or deny entry? Do all or most migrants have internet access? How is the investigation accomplished on the complaints of these nomads, especially if they’ve been returned to a country where they rightly fear for their safety? If a complaint is properly evaluated how long does it take? What does the Border Patrol do to correct a grievous error if the complaint is justified?
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Sincerely
J Kristin Olson-Garewal
J Kristin Olson-Garewal MD
Downtown
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