1.  Name the U.S. states which border Mexico.

2.  a) How many sheriffs of Texas counties along the U.S./Mexico border were quoted for this article?  b) Name the counties.
c) Look at the map of Texas counties here.  What do you notice about the location of these counties?

3.  What warning has the Texas Border Sheriffs' Coalition given about Arabic-speaking individuals?  Be specific.

4.  Describe the evidence the sheriffs gave to support their assertions.

5.  What are OTMs?  How many OTMs were caught while attempting to cross the border into Texas the first 6 months of 2005?
OPTIONAL: To read the complete testimony of Sheriff Gonzalez (Chairman of the
Texas Border Sheriff's Coaliton) before the House Judiciary Committee, click here NOTE: This document is in PDF format.

6.  What are SICs?  List all SICs mentioned in the article.

7.  What are SSTs?  How many illegals from SSTs were apprehended trying to sneak into the U.S. between 2001 and 2005?

8.  Why do
terrorists think they can avoid apprehension by blending in with
persons of Hispanic origin?  What do you think should be done about
this terrorist tactic?