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During a recent visit to Mexico, the United National High Commissioner for Human Rights toured portions of the US-Mexico border and arrived at the conclusion that US border policy is endangering the lives of many who attempt to migrate. The Commissioner, Mary Robinson, former President of the Republic of Ireland, had harsh words during a news conference following her tour. Robinson said her impression of the border was that hopeful migrants were deflected to areas where their lives are at greater risk. According to immigrant advocates, her impression is accurate. They claim that lives are put in danger as a result of Operation Gatekeeper, a massive deployment of Border Patrol agents that has shut down traditional crossings and forced people to journey through dangerous and isolated terrain to avoid US officials. Since the implementation of Operation Gatekeeper five years ago, over 450 people have died attempting to cross the border. Robinson said she plans to discuss US border policy with officials in Washington, D.C. .
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