Skip to main content

The timeline can be navigated by dragging the pointer on the timeline bar, located at the bottom of the screen on the desktop version and on the left of the screen on mobile. To filter by a specific topic, make a selection on the dropdown “Filters” menu or click “Search” to do a keyword search. To learn more, click “Read More” below.

Read More

The Secure Border Initiative passes.

Date: 2005

IM
COP
SURV

The initiative is announced to “secure” America's borders, and reduce "illegal" migration. It focuses on adding more border agents, expanding detention centers, upgrading technology to track immigrants, and building infrastructure in other ways.