The Blind Spots of the Virtual Wall: A Yearlong Investigation Exposes Systemic Failures in US Border Surveillance and Migrant Fatalities
Executive Overview For years, the United States government has championed the expansion of a "virtual wall"—a high-tech network of autonomous surveillance towers, thermal-imaging cameras, and artificial intelligence algorithms designed to secure the southern frontier. Touted as a modern, humane alternative to physical fencing, this infrastructure spans hundreds of miles across harsh desert terrains. However, a…
