In 1850, Mexico abolished slavery, and escaped slaves tried getting across the border. Slave catchers became a de facto border patrol.
The Texas Rangers formed the model for the modern Border Patrol, established 1924. During the 1910s the Rangers carried out La Matanza, the Slaughter.
In 1850, Mexico abolished slavery, and escaped slaves tried getting across the border. Slave catchers became a de facto border patrol.
The Texas Rangers formed the model for the modern Border Patrol, established 1924. During the 1910s the Rangers carried out La Matanza, the Slaughter.