John Fanestil, a Methodist minister, performs a communion ceremony for relatives visiting each other on either side of the U.S.-Mexico border fence. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is trying to keep the park closed, but the minister believes in “using the park for its intended purpose” as a cross-border meeting place. (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)
During an emotional Sunday prayer service, Mexican citizens on Tijuana Beach hold hands with people on the U.S. side of the border fence. During construction of a secondary fence through Border Field State Park, Homeland Security is trying to keep the park closed to visitors. “There is no accountability and no check on the power of Homeland Security,” said John Fanestil, a Methodist minister who is working to keep the park open. (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)
Fernando Orozco and his wife, Marta Ramos, kiss through the iron posts of the U.S-Mexico border fence. Orozco is a legal U.S. resident who works in Santa Monic; his wife is a Mexican citizen. He recently lost his wallet and ID and is unable to cross into Mexico to visit her. (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)
