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A key question raised revolves around the level of cooperation and communication among multiple agencies—Border Patrol, local sheriffs, state authorities, and federal agencies. The answer reveals a patchwork of disjointed efforts, with significant miscommunication and lack of a centralized information hub.
Border patrol stations differ markedly across states, each employing unique procedures, which hampers seamless coordination. For example, Texas has generally managed better inter-agency cooperation, but incidents like the political standoff at Camp Shelby can disrupt lines of communication, leaving authorities in a state of tension and uncertainty.