We are getting ready to launch Season 9 of The Jesuit Border Podcast. We have seen a lot of changes on the border and across the country since our last season ended in April.

In this teaser, we share stories that help paint the picture of the border reality and what concerns us about migrant enforcement in the U.S. Joe shares the stories of Victoria and Lian, two migrant children living in shelters in northern Mexico who bring their joy and innocence to our masses and the games we play together. Victoria even gave Joe a silly new nickname.

The families of Victoria and Lian, along with others at the shelters, find themselves stuck. There is no legal entry into the U.S. to seek protection. The shelters are at the lowest populations we have ever seen, but those who remain are the most vulnerable.

While the border has grown quiet with a dwindling migrant population, we are deeply concerned about migration enforcement in the U.S. Brian shares the stories of Isis and Carlos. Isis was detained in April on false accusations of gang membership based only on his tattoos. Carlos had his case closed in immigration court despite his protests and was swept up by masked ICE agents waiting outside.

Tune in to our teaser to hear these stories and more about the reality on the border and around the country.

The first full episode of the new season will be released on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025.