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Andrew Becker is a reporter for Reveal, covering border, national and homeland security issues, as well as weapons and gun trafficking. He has focused on waste, fraud and abuse – with stories ranging from border corruption to the expanding use of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles, from the militarization of police to the intersection of politics and policy related to immigration, from terrorism to drug trafficking. Becker's reporting has appeared in The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Newsweek/The Daily Beast and on National Public Radio and PBS/FRONTLINE, among others. He received a master's degree in journalism from UC Berkeley. Becker is based in Reveal's Emeryville, California, office.

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Posted inBorder Patrol, Immigration, National Security, The Trump Era

Why Border Patrol union members are pumped about Trump – for now

by Andrew Becker December 16, 2016June 30, 2021

One month after Donald Trump’s stunning win to become the next president of the United States, the emboldened Border Patrol union is still celebrating his victory – and its newfound access to power.

Posted inAccountability, Border Patrol, National Security

This is how to stop Border Patrol killings with impunity, ex-officials say

by Andrew Becker December 9, 2016December 12, 2016

Former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials file a brief claiming militarization of the agency resulted in unnecessary shootings.

Posted inAccountability, Law Enforcement, National Security, The Trump Era

Homeland Security panel releases stunning private prison dissent

by Andrew Becker December 1, 2016January 29, 2017

Advisers reject stance that budget and surge of migrants require more of the same.

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Posted inAccountability, Criminal Justice, National Security

Homeland Security, unlike Justice Dept., may not drop private prisons

by Andrew Becker December 1, 2016December 2, 2016

Panel recommends more oversight, resources for immigration lockups.

Posted inBorder Patrol, Immigration

Jailed immigrants see double standard in US bail reform stance

by Andrew Becker November 23, 2016June 30, 2021

U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Nov. 30 about whether certain criminal and terrorist immigrants, among others subject to mandatory detention, may get a bond hearing after six months in jail.

Posted inUncategorized

Border Patrol agents’ use of force found to be justified

by Andrew Becker November 17, 2016November 17, 2016

Reviews of four use of force incidents found that Border Patrol agents followed the agency’s policy.

Posted inAnd Justice for Some, Inequality

Nation has been slow to follow through on LBJ’s bail reform dream

by Andrew Becker and Jeff Proctor, New Mexico In Depth November 7, 2016November 7, 2016

Before signing the federal Bail Reform Act in 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson heralded the legislation, saying it put the nation “at the threshold of a new era” in its criminal justice system. But 50 years later, few states have crossed that threshold.

Posted inAnd Justice for Some, Criminal Justice, Inequality, Voting

New Mexico vote: Should people be stuck in jail because they’re poor?

by Jeff Proctor, New Mexico In Depth and Andrew Becker October 29, 2016June 30, 2021

On Nov. 8, New Mexicans will vote on a constitutional amendment to overhaul the use of money bail in the state.

Posted inAccountability, And Justice for Some, Criminal Justice, Money and Politics

And justice for some

by Andrew Becker, Peter Haden and Julia B. Chan October 29, 2016July 1, 2021

We begin an occasional series we’re calling And Justice for Some – an investigation into how the courts treat people differently.

Posted inBorder Patrol, Immigration, National Security

New Border Patrol chief faces uphill battle to reform agency

by Andrew Becker July 11, 2016June 30, 2021

The selection of Mark Morgan, a career FBI official, to run the 20,000-strong force sends a clear message: The Border Patrol has a culture problem that needs to be fixed.

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