Orlowski pointed out that there are lots of Border Patrol agents in places where it is easy to cross. And far, far fewer in places where it is hot and dangerous to cross. “Part of their strategy is to funnel migrants through the hottest, most dangerous regions of the border,” Orlowski explained. “So, basically, the US Border Patrol has figured out a way to weaponize heat,” I said. “Yes, that’s one way to think about it,” he replied.