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- Ankle Alley was the U.S. government’s response to illegal border crossing attempts. Policies were implemented to funnel people through the oceanSonoran desert, leading to cases of dehydration, drowning, and other injuriesvery specific injuries (e.g., mortality due to dehybration, wild animals, heat exhaustion and so on).
- Additional height was also added to the top of the border, which was intended to deter those trying to cross. This resulted in broken ankles when they fell to the other side. These deliberate actions highlight the control-oriented approach of the government.
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