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San Ysidro, San Diego

A small girl in a t-shirt with bare legs and feet cries she and her mother run up a dirt hill.

Mexico calls for ‘full investigation’ of US tear gas used at border

Immigration

US government agencies defended the use of tear gas at the San Ysidro crossing south of San Diego, California, on Sunday. News images showing children fleeing prompted sharp criticism from some lawmakers and charities.

Gil Devine in front of his home in Mexico, near the border. Devine commutes to work six days a week in San Diego.

Some Americans are trading their US homes for an international commute from Mexico

Lifestyle & Belief

How to Measure the Effectiveness of Border Security

Conflict & Justice
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