Much heat and little light has emerged from the debate about border security. The debate appears very superficial in its focus on a “wall”, which would be the least objectionable feature of the policy currently being pursued at our southern border. That policy is what the ACLU has dubbed a “Constitution-free Zone” which refers to the 100-mile wide zone, beginning at the border’s edge and extending into the US. In this area, your rights do not apply, and border agents can search, detain, harass, and bully US citizens as much as they like with no repercussions. 2 out of 3 US citizens live within this zone, patrolled by over 20,000 agents with an annual budget well over $14 billion. There is much written on the topic of the ‘Constitution-Free Zone, but it’s safe to say that no border security policy is worth the destruction of the rights of those supposedly benefiting from that security.
