News » June 14, 2009

Snapshot: Borderline Frustrations

By Rachel Jefferson

SAN YSIDRO—On June 1, Pedestrians stand in line while waiting to cross into the United States from Mexico at the San Ysidro Port of Entry in San Ysidro, Calif. The Western Hemisphere Initiative, which went into effect June 1, requires visitors and residents to present an approved travel document at all points of entry. Travel documents include a U.S. passport or passport card, a Trusted Traveler Card (SENTRI, NEXUS or FAST) or an Enhanced Driver’s License. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)

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  Atleast one step closer to protecting the borders. It’s too late anyway - destabilization has already occurred from these free loaders.

  Posted by Dan Kooper on Jul 13, 2009 at 10:33 PM

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