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The Deadly Checkpoint

A yearlong investigation captured the intense desperation experienced by dying migrants and produced a life-saving influx of search-and-rescue agents to the region.

Investigations

The Real Death Valley

Hundreds of migrants have died in the sweltering Texas brush—some while waiting hours for Border Patrol to respond to their 911 calls.

Muriendo Por Cruzar

Facing brutal weather conditions, hundreds of migrants have died in Brooks County, Texas over the past two and a half years.

Graves of Shame

A Texas Rangers inquiry found "no evidence" of wrongdoing in the botched handling of migrant remains in Brooks County. New evidence indicates rampant violations of the law.

Left for Dead

An undignified end for unidentified migrants in Texas.

News & Analysis

The Investigative Fund Wins a Polk, Two National Magazine Awards, and an IRE Medal

Investigative Fund projects took home several prestigious journalism awards this spring.