Arizona Newspaper Complains That Border Fence Is Too High For Mexicans To Safely Jump Well, this is almost unbelievable. An Arizona newspaper reportedly just released an article criticizing a portion of the Arizona-Mexico border because it is too high for illegal immigrants to safely cross. In the article Border Fence Jumpers Breaking Bones, the author, Perla Trevizo, makes the claim that the fence (which is 14 feet high) is as tall as a two or three-story house. The article goes on to tell readers a sob story about several women who have broken their bones and have had to be treated. Amidst this tale of tragedy, Trevizo casually mentions that the woman in question has been deported multiple times before. Still, she argues that for some, the fence is a last resort. What do you think? Isnt the fence supposed to keep people from attempting to illegally cross? 