New Article by Dr. Robin Reineke

We are proud to present this very necessary article Dr. Robin Reineke and co-author Dr. Daniel E. Martinez have recently published in the Journal on Migration and Human Security. Titled "Excessive Use of Force and Migrant Death and Disappearance in Southern Arizona," the study examines the deadly practices employed by U.S. Border Patrol agents, such as reckless vehicle pursuits and aggressive apprehension tactics, which have contributed to migrant deaths in Arizona. The article emphasizes how these enforcement strategies, which are part of broader border militarization efforts, are significant but underreported causes of migrant fatalities.

The authors reviewed autopsy and missing persons reports from the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner, highlighting the human cost of militarized border policies. Their findings call for immediate reforms, including a reduction in high-speed vehicle pursuits and greater accountability for Border Patrol agents involved in fatal incidents. This research adds crucial depth to ongoing conversations about border enforcement and human rights in the Southwest.