Anastasio Hernández Rojas, a longtime San Diego resident was brutally tased, beaten and killed by U.S. border agents in 2010. Since then, Anastasio’s family has sought justice alongside community members fighting for dignity. 

When no criminal charges were brought against the border agents involved, Anastasio’s family worked with Alliance San Diego and the Berkeley Law School’s Human Rights Clinic to bring the case before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). In April 2025, the Commission issued a landmark ruling, finding that the United States was responsible for the killing of Anastasio, and for the obstruction of justice that followed. The Commission also ruled that the standard for use of force in the United States itself violates human rights. This was a historic victory and it paves the way for reform of law enforcement at every level of government. 

Learn more about the timeline of the case.

The story of Anastasio is one of love, loss, and an enduring fight for justice. Help us keep his name alive by sharing his story. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok for more and use hashtags #AnastasioHernandezRojas #FightForDignity #JusticeForAnastasio to share his story.

To learn more, watch Critical Incident: Death at the Border on HBO Max — the new documentary that traces Anastasio Hernández Rojas’ case, the quest for truth and accountability, and the broader fight against impunity at the border.

Alliance San Diego and American Friends Service Committee sponsored the painting of a mural, which was completed in September of 2020, to memorialize the life of Anastasio Hernández Rojas. To this day, not a single border agent has been held accountable for his death, but the fight for justice continues for all of the families who have died at the hands of border agents.

Learn more about the symbolism present in the mural, check out photos from the mural site, watch a video about master muralist Victor Ochoa and make a donation to the mural fund below.