Wendy Fry
@wendyfry.bsky.social
I’m a journalist specializing in the U.S.-Mexico border, immigration and U.S.-MX foreign relations. I speak English and Spanish. Available for freelance work. Contact: wendyreports@gmail.com. Signal: WendyFry.10.
U.S. Attorney’s office, while highlighting “border-related crimes,” mistakenly refers to Tijuana as “Mexico’s second largest city.” (It’s not.)
November 21, 2025 at 2:47 AM
U.S. Attorney’s office, while highlighting “border-related crimes,” mistakenly refers to Tijuana as “Mexico’s second largest city.” (It’s not.)
We’re so looking forward to this important discussion about immigration and covering immigration today. Please come! (As an aside, this flyer designed by Philip Salata and photo by me.) More details on event: spjsandiego.org
November 5, 2025 at 1:24 PM
We’re so looking forward to this important discussion about immigration and covering immigration today. Please come! (As an aside, this flyer designed by Philip Salata and photo by me.) More details on event: spjsandiego.org
It was such an honor to work with the extremely talented group of journalists at @LatinoUSA and Futuro for last couple of months. Don’t miss @peniley_ramirez column in @Reforma about how these raids are impacting families.
November 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
It was such an honor to work with the extremely talented group of journalists at @LatinoUSA and Futuro for last couple of months. Don’t miss @peniley_ramirez column in @Reforma about how these raids are impacting families.
In July, DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin was adamant that ICE does not use bounty hunters, but now they’re planning on doing just that, according to the
@theintercept
(For clarification, we did not report Yuri’s story, we only asked about it, as is our job.)
@theintercept
(For clarification, we did not report Yuri’s story, we only asked about it, as is our job.)
November 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM
In July, DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin was adamant that ICE does not use bounty hunters, but now they’re planning on doing just that, according to the
@theintercept
(For clarification, we did not report Yuri’s story, we only asked about it, as is our job.)
@theintercept
(For clarification, we did not report Yuri’s story, we only asked about it, as is our job.)
Very nice shoutout for @calmatters today for our FOIA work from @nickmiroff.bsky.social in his excellent profile on Bovino in @theatlantic.com. W/ @sergioolmos.bsky.social
July 22, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Very nice shoutout for @calmatters today for our FOIA work from @nickmiroff.bsky.social in his excellent profile on Bovino in @theatlantic.com. W/ @sergioolmos.bsky.social
ICE agents - and deputized federal contractors without law enforcement certification — following a woman into the bathroom to take her into custody after an immigration court hearing in downtown San Diego. Video provided by advocates, not taken by me.
June 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
ICE agents - and deputized federal contractors without law enforcement certification — following a woman into the bathroom to take her into custody after an immigration court hearing in downtown San Diego. Video provided by advocates, not taken by me.
A man was detained Friday for allegedly impeding and obstructing the detention of a Guatemalan man who was lawfully attending his immigration court hearing in San Diego. The man from Guatemala was taken to detention even though his attorney said he had done nothing to violate terms of his release.
May 24, 2025 at 6:51 AM
A man was detained Friday for allegedly impeding and obstructing the detention of a Guatemalan man who was lawfully attending his immigration court hearing in San Diego. The man from Guatemala was taken to detention even though his attorney said he had done nothing to violate terms of his release.
Recent court affidavits confirm — as many foreign exchange students who had their SEVIS terminated suspected — ICE is getting an automated alert when biometric fingerprint info is taken by local police agencies, despite whether there’s an arrest or charge in criminal system.
May 14, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Recent court affidavits confirm — as many foreign exchange students who had their SEVIS terminated suspected — ICE is getting an automated alert when biometric fingerprint info is taken by local police agencies, despite whether there’s an arrest or charge in criminal system.
Border Patrol says three people recently died trying to cross Otay Mountain without federal authorization during recent storms in San Diego mountain regions where temperatures dropped to near freezing temperatures. Advocates say draconian border policies push people to take greater risks.
March 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Border Patrol says three people recently died trying to cross Otay Mountain without federal authorization during recent storms in San Diego mountain regions where temperatures dropped to near freezing temperatures. Advocates say draconian border policies push people to take greater risks.
Thank you @deborahsbrennan.bsky.social for getting these photos of the operation wrapping up at the Escondido PD HQ this morning. Community members initially feared it was ICE but per multiple sources throughout the day we found out this was not about immigration enforcement.
March 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Thank you @deborahsbrennan.bsky.social for getting these photos of the operation wrapping up at the Escondido PD HQ this morning. Community members initially feared it was ICE but per multiple sources throughout the day we found out this was not about immigration enforcement.
16 defendants were charged in enormous fentanyl trafficking ring based in Escondido. The investigation included undercover agents and wiretaps.
March 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
16 defendants were charged in enormous fentanyl trafficking ring based in Escondido. The investigation included undercover agents and wiretaps.
Reports of a huge federal law enforcement operation in Escondido this a.m. I got there right as they were loading an HSI armored vehicle onto a tow bed. See below Escondido PD statement. Also City Council member Consuelo Martinez said PD told her no ICE agents were involved
March 18, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Reports of a huge federal law enforcement operation in Escondido this a.m. I got there right as they were loading an HSI armored vehicle onto a tow bed. See below Escondido PD statement. Also City Council member Consuelo Martinez said PD told her no ICE agents were involved
If you see this look from me, RUN. Hide. Throwback to reporting in Mexico through the pandemic. No way I came this far to only come this far. 💪🏽👊🏽
March 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
If you see this look from me, RUN. Hide. Throwback to reporting in Mexico through the pandemic. No way I came this far to only come this far. 💪🏽👊🏽
Is the president allowed to use the Office of the White House to promote a company he owns?
March 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Is the president allowed to use the Office of the White House to promote a company he owns?
Wow with the drama @duolingoverde.bsky.social 🤣🤣🤣 Us journalists have been BUSY!
February 7, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Wow with the drama @duolingoverde.bsky.social 🤣🤣🤣 Us journalists have been BUSY!
First Marine Expedition Force military troops arrive at Imperial Beach Border Patrol Station, preparing to deploy to the border
January 24, 2025 at 7:43 PM
First Marine Expedition Force military troops arrive at Imperial Beach Border Patrol Station, preparing to deploy to the border
No se matan la verdad matando periodistas #justiciaparamargarito #justiciaparalourdes
January 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
No se matan la verdad matando periodistas #justiciaparamargarito #justiciaparalourdes
San Diego County Supervisor Nora Vargas’ response to threatening letter from right-wing America First Legal Foundation.
December 28, 2024 at 7:42 PM
San Diego County Supervisor Nora Vargas’ response to threatening letter from right-wing America First Legal Foundation.
Here’s a live look today at the U.S. southern border that was described in the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing as “open” “in crisis” “chaotic” “wild” and “lawless.”
December 10, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Here’s a live look today at the U.S. southern border that was described in the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing as “open” “in crisis” “chaotic” “wild” and “lawless.”
Yes, you’re invited. Come through.
December 5, 2024 at 2:57 AM
Yes, you’re invited. Come through.
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar on continued collaboration amid new administrations in both countries. Trump has said he plans to reinstate MPP, where migrants wait out their asylum cases in MX. MX Pres Claudia Sheinbaum has said MX won’t agree to that.
November 19, 2024 at 7:26 PM
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar on continued collaboration amid new administrations in both countries. Trump has said he plans to reinstate MPP, where migrants wait out their asylum cases in MX. MX Pres Claudia Sheinbaum has said MX won’t agree to that.
President Joe Biden and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had sideline meet today at G20. “The two leaders underscored the importance of maintaining cooperation on migration … “
November 19, 2024 at 5:44 AM
President Joe Biden and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had sideline meet today at G20. “The two leaders underscored the importance of maintaining cooperation on migration … “
Ahhhh my song on the radio 🎼🎼🎵 Bonito lunes. 🎼🎶
November 18, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Ahhhh my song on the radio 🎼🎼🎵 Bonito lunes. 🎼🎶