Unofficial Camps in California's Desert: The Plight of Migrants Seeking Asylum
Locals in the border community of Jacumba, California, claim that the U.S. Border Patrol is delivering hundreds of migrants to unofficial camps, including one on private property, in the Southern California desert. Migrants, including those from Turkey and Latin America, are being dropped off at these camps and told to wait, with little oversight or assistance. Activists and locals describe the situation as a humanitarian disaster, as the migrants face freezing temperatures and lack of shelter. Border Patrol has not responded to specific questions about the camps, but claims to prioritize the health and safety of migrants.