'Karma' Comes for a Border Agent
Synopsis
Raul Rodriguez deported thousands of people during his 18 years as a Customs and Border Protection officer before discovering he was an undocumented immigrant himself.
Synopsis
Raul Rodriguez recalls his years as an immigration inspector, a role he held for 18 years and 10 months. He deported thousands, believing he was serving his country. In 2018, his life changed when he learned that his U.S. citizenship was fraudulent, revealing him as an undocumented immigrant. Now, he faces the same fears he once enforced, grappling with the consequences of his past actions. Rodriguez reflects on his childhood in Brownsville, Texas, and the emotional toll of his former job.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Find out how a former inspector became an illegal alien.
- See the emotional toll of deportation on families.
- Meet a man reflecting on his past decisions.
Did You Know
- The inspector served as an immigration inspector for 18 years and 10 months.
- He deported thousands of people during his career.
- He was born on January 14, 1969, in Brownsville, Texas.
- He lived in Mexico for the first five years of his life.
- He experienced homelessness right after high school.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long did the immigration inspector work?
The immigration inspector worked for 18 years and 10 months.
When was the immigration inspector born?
The immigration inspector was born on January 14, 1969.
What was the reason the inspector's parents sent him to live with his aunt and uncle?
The inspector's parents sent him to live with his aunt and uncle because he was a U.S. citizen born in Brownsville and could not attend school in Mexico.
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