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.
Key Points
Veterans placing concertina wire in border wall gaps
Increased migrant crossings in San Diego Sector
Concerns about logistics and overwhelmed Border Patrol agents
Pros
Initiative taken by veterans to address border security concerns
Highlighting the need for border security measures
Cons
Civilian tampering with the border wall is prohibited
Uncertainty about the effectiveness of the temporary fix