An American Civil Liberties Union report alleges that border patrol agents have engaged in racial profiling and intimidation tactics along southern New Mexico's border with Mexico.
The ACLU of New Mexico's Regional Center for Border Rights on Thursday released the report entitled, "Guilty Until Proven Innocent."
The report cites unjustified detentions and searches, intimidation, racial profiling, among other accusations of abusive behavior by border patrol agents.
According to the report, U.S. citizens reported 50 complaints of abuse by border agents and officers to the ACLU last year.
Border Patrol spokesman Ramiro Cordero says the allegations were never brought to the attention of Border Patrol.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesman Roger Maier says the organization strives to act professionally in all interactions with community.
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Information from: Albuquerque Journal.
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