Today on Borderland, Vince talks to San Diego native Cory Gautereaux.

Cory shares his experiences walking along the San Diego Southern border, where he has collected hundreds of abandoned IDs left behind by migrants crossing the border. More recently, he made the startling discovery of an abandoned iPhone, which he was able to unlock, revealing a trove of conversations between smugglers and migrants.

Cory's mission is help stop trafficking along the border, which he has witnessed. If you'd like to support Cory's efforts, check out his non-profit The GOAT Initiative.

The GOAT Initiative:

"The specific purpose of this corporation is to combat human trafficking along the United States/Mexico border through comprehensive intelligence gathering and strategic collaboration. We aim to protect vulnerable communities by providing real-time intelligence to law enforcement, dismantling trafficking networks, and advocating for impactful policy reforms. With a steadfast commitment to human rights and dignity, we strive to foster a future free from exploitation and to form cooperative relationships with the community and contribute to other 501(c)(3) to carry on other charitable and public activities associated with this goal as allowed by law. "

thegoatinitiative.org

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