SAN YSIDRO, California—The Migrant March II Caravan started at the U.S.-Mexico border here February 2, to demand: “No to Militarization of the Border,” and “Equality and Justice for Migrants.” The caravan will travel along the border to Brownsville, Texas, stopping for meetings and rallies along the way. At the send-off, Micaela Saucedo (at right) reads a letter sent by Gabriela Barrios, whose son was killed by U.S. cops at the border with Mexico, on May 18, 2006. In background, border wall and immigration patrol vehicle can be seen.

—SYLVIA HANSEN