Why one asylum seeker chose to cross the Rio Grande twice “Somebody asked me, ‘what can you offer to the United States?’ To the United States I offer my capacity to help people, my humanity, who I am." Author: Anastasiya Bolton (KENS), Jose Sanchez (KENS 5) Published: 6:20 PM CDT May 11, 2021 Updated: 6:20 PM CDT May 11, 2021 BROWNSVILLE, Texas — What’s happening on the Texas-Mexico border is a topic of headlines and conversations. There are many discussions about policy, what the United States should do. These policies involve real people. Their stories sometimes get lost in the debate. This is Gaby’s story. It’s not advocating for or against anything. It’s one migrant’s experience with the U.S. immigration system. We’ll use Gaby’s first name only, as she tells KENS5 why she crossed the Rio Grande twice.