Senator Harman discusses with agents from the El Centro Sector about the challenges agents face on a daily basis.
Senator Harman addresses border agents to thank them for their dedicated service during an early morning briefing.
Senator Harman tours the observational and surveillance post, which allows agents to monitor nearly 73 miles of the border.
Senator Harman reviews the makeshift barricades constructed of rail road times, donated by border agents and National guardsman to prevent motor vehicles from crossing the border (human, drug and weapon smuggling).
Senator Harman is shown exploited areas along the border fence, where crossings occur on a frequent basis. Note: trees and homes are located along the fence in Mexico to assist those climbing the fence.
This is the New River point of entry into California from Mexico. Because of Mexico's relatively lax environmental regulations on manufacturing plants, these plants use the New River as a waste drainage system. It is considered to be the most polluted waterway in North America.
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