Topic: Ezequiel Hernandez

Steven Crear Sr., President of the Republic of Texas, issues an open letter protesting the killing of 18-year-old Ezequiel Hernandez Jr. by U.S. Marines in Polvo Crossing, Texas. The statement condemns the Marines' actions and the failure of the United States and the State of Texas to bring the perpetrators to justice or compensate the grieving family. The host prepares to show exclusive footage related to the incident on the Texas border.

Guests John Segura and James Ritter join the program to discuss their investigation into the death of Ezequiel Hernandez Jr. They describe Hernandez as a well-mannered 18-year-old student from Presidio High School who was a primary provider for his family. The guests explain their motivation for traveling 500 miles to interview the family and seek justice for what they characterize as a "murder" by U.S. Marines.

The footage shows the white and blue Catholic church where the funeral services for Hernandez were held. The guests describe how the family was barred from the shooting site during the initial investigation, with only Ezequiel Hernandez Sr. eventually being allowed to approach the scene to identify his son's body.

Jeff Davis previews upcoming segments, including a follow-up on the shooting of 18-year-old Ezequiel Hernandez by U.S. Marines near the Mexican border. He also announces exclusive footage from the pre-trial of Rick McLaren, the "Ambassador to the Republic of Texas," following the May 1997 standoff with the Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Sheriff Fraser shared her perspective on the Posse Comitatus Act and the constitutional separation between military and domestic police actions. She cited the Ezequiel Hernandez shooting on the border as a cautionary example of why military tactics—designed to "kill people and break things"—are inappropriate for local law enforcement. Fraser emphasized that police must prioritize the preservation of peace and moral accountability in the use of force.