"Shift in Dynamics: How a California Town Adapted to a Surge of Migrants"

The small California community of Jacumba, near the U.S.-Mexico border, has seen a significant decrease in the number of migrants in open-air camps awaiting processing by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This change is attributed to increased Mexican enforcement efforts following pressure from U.S. officials, leading to a dip in unauthorized border crossings. However, this has also pushed desperate migrants to cross through more dangerous routes, prompting humanitarian groups to provide aid to those making treacherous journeys through rugged terrain.