Eagle Pass residents watch as their city becomes an arena for convoys – and policies fail to address their real concerns

Just a few blocks from a riverbank park in Eagle Pass that’s been turned into a no-go militarized zone by Texas troops, local pastor Javier Leyva was attempting a normal Sunday.

He was cultivating fellowship with congregants of his First United Methodist church and other residents downtown, on the US-Mexico border. But, as so often, events were to intrude. A fringe, rightwing group was headed to town.

His small city is under unwanted global scrutiny because of people migrating here and the forces that want to stop them.

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[–] 47 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (8 children)

If you haven't seen the Daily Show segment where Jordan Klepper Michael Kosta goes to Eagle Pass, you're in for a treat:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0HV1SbMLMM

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  • [–] 14 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (3 children)

    Boy, that was a treat! Listening to that crimson whale use antiquated racial slurs...

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