Members of CPT's Borderlands delegation will monitor human rights, meet with representatives of human rights groups and government officials, and carry out a nonviolent public witness confronting unjust immigration policies.

"Excuse me," the young Border Patrol agent interjected, "but did you give or receive anything through the fence?"

"Yes," and then pausing I replied, "I gave and received a handshake."

"Well, my supervisor would like to speak with you. You'll have to wait right here."

"Right here" was alongside the segregation wall of exploitation and fear built by my government. As I waited, I reflected on what had happened just before this fraternal act.