Cross Rail Ranch
The Cross Rail Ranch is a 22,000 acre property on the US-Mexico border near Douglas, Arizona, and a prominent location in the legal controversy surrounding illegal immigration from Mexico into the United States. The Washington Times has stated that the ranch "is known by federal and county law enforcement authorities as 'the avenue of choice' for immigrants seeking to enter the United States illegally."[1]
The ranch is owned by Roger Barnett, who has been sued twice[2][3] by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) for detaining and allegedly harassing Latinos discovered on his property. Although no criminal charges were made, Barnett was made to pay damages to plaintiffs in both cases.
- ^ Seper, Jerry. "16 illegals sue Arizona rancher". The Washington Times. Retrieved 21 May 2010.
- ^ "Vicente v. Barnett". Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund. Retrieved 21 May 2010.
- ^ "Morales v. Barnett". Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund. Retrieved 21 May 2010.