Increased Migrant Crossings by Boat in Southern California
Coast Guard in Southern California encountering an influx of migrant crossings by boat, including foreign nationals from U.S. adversary countries, due to increased land border security. Recent uptick attributed to smugglers moving operations to sea. Dangers of smuggling highlighted. Local officials in San Diego blocking cooperation with ICE. Coast Guard aims to strengthen presence at the southern coastline.
Key Points
- Approximately two migrant vessels encountered per day in the past three months
- Increase in foreign nationals from China, Russia, and Pakistan being smuggled by boat
- Recent uptick attributed to increased land border security under the Trump administration
- Coast Guard aims to protect border security and territorial integrity of the United States
Pros
- Highlighting the issue of migrant crossings by boat
- Bringing more resources to the Coast Guard team
- Strengthening presence at the southern coastline for border security
Cons
- Dangers of smuggling activity at sea
- Incentivization of human trafficking by smugglers and migrants
- Local officials in San Diego blocking cooperation with ICE