Tag Archives: border patrol
Mass in Response to Violence on the Border – July 14
At 7:00 PM on Wednesday, July 14, a Mass in Response to Violence on the Border will be held at the Placita de Leones, next to the downtown Santa Fe Bridge. We extend to you and all residents of our … Continue reading
Response from Annuncation House to the ruling in the Juan Patricio wrongful death civil trial
in places like El Paso, where the harsh realities associated with grinding poverty and immigration are a lived experience for most, and where the ubiquitous presence of the Border Patrol figures prominently in daily life, it is of the utmost importance that matters pertaining to both are treated with meticulous care.
It is nevertheless clear that, in Juan Patricio Peraza’s case, this did not occur. Continue reading
Agent shooting case postponed (Juan Patricio)
El Paso Times Staff Article Launched: 02/12/2008 12:00:00 AM MST The lawsuit by the parents of a Mexican teenager who was shot and killed by an El Paso Border Patrol agent in 2003 was postponed, court documents showed. The civil … Continue reading
Family sues Border Patrol for death of son
Family sues Border Patrol for death of son. After being shot, Peraza fell onto the pavement and Billings tried to handcuff him but other agents pulled him away. I never once thought in shooting this kid. Another BP Agent said. … Continue reading