Patricia Escobar (R) touches the hands o

Imperial Beach, UNITED STATES: Patricia Escobar (R) touches the hands of her daughter Rosa Isela through the fence that separates the US and Mexico 29 January 2006 at Imperial Beach, CA. Patricia, who lives in Los Angeles, gathered her family on the other side of the border to share a moment with them under the supervision of Border Patrol officers, who keep a tight control of the area. Families separated by the border and without the possibility of travel due to their immigration status, gather along the fence on weekends and holidays as the only way to keep in touch with relatives. AFP PHOTO/HECTOR MATA (Photo credit should read HECTOR MATA/AFP via Getty Images)