Roughly twice a year, US Customs and Border Protection opens a gate at the border in Texas and allows separated families to see each other—for 3 minutes. For many, it's the first—and last—time they will have physical contact with family members for years.

Roughly twice a year, US Customs and Border Protection opens a gate at the border in Texas and allows separated families to see each other—for 3 minutes.

For many, it's the first—and last—time they will have physical contact with family members for years. https://t.co/sSCzcgQIvK pic.twitter.com/69BdxDTH4s

— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) October 30, 2019