The recent migrant tragedy is our focus this week On The Record.
Host Randy Beamer talks with Precinct 1 County Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores about the incident, and what she thinks should be done to help prevent human smuggling.
Next, Natalia Trotter, lead attorney with RAICES explains how border policies affect immigration and smuggling, and how RAICES is working to help the surviving immigrants from the rig.
Finally, Texas Public Radio local government reporter Joey Palacios shares what he saw on the scene as he covered the story, and how this tragedy and the recent mass shooting in Uvalde impact local reporters.
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