Several days ago I made a short visit to my hometown of Laredo, Texas, where I was reminded of the police state that federal immigration officials and drug-war officials have long imposed and enforced against people living or traveling along the border.

I rented a car in San Antonio and traveled south to Laredo, which is located on the Texas-Mexico border, on Interstate Highway 35. About 25 miles or so north of Laredo, there is an immigration-control and … Continue reading Police State Along the Border