The Higher the Border Wall, the Higher the Migrant Falls . . . and Injuries

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As I have previously blogged. fortification of the wall along the U.S./Mexico border has led to increased injuries of migrants.  El Paso is an example.  Since border barriers were heightened in 2019, El Paso hospitals have seen an increase in injured migrant patients, reports Aaron Nelsen of Texas Monthly. The most common injuries are caused by falling or jumping from some of the tallest sections of fence. Leg fractures, spine injuries and other traumas are among the cases. Experts warn of the implications of the barrier height, not only in Texas but other border cities such as San Diego.

KJ