Border Security and Immigration Concerns

A Turkish migrant who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border into the United States expressed concern about lack of security and background checks, stating that Americans have a right to be worried about who is entering the country.

Border Patrol Apprehensions in San Diego Sector

San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended nearly 9,000 migrants last week, making it the busiest sector for the second consecutive week. They seized a significant amount of drugs, money, and weapons during these apprehensions.

Veterans Placing Concertina Wire on Border Wall to Slow Migrant Flow

A group of veterans, led by Kate Monroe, placed concertina wire in gaps in the border wall east of San Diego to slow migrant flow from Mexico. Monroe, a retired Marine Corps veteran and Congressional candidate, highlighted the effort as a way to serve the country. Migrant crossings in the San Diego Sector have spiked, with over 140,000 migrants entering in fiscal year 2024 compared to 80,000 in fiscal year 2023.