Thread: Shelter Crisis: 13,000 Migrants Released on Streets of San Diego due to Overcrowding

Shelter Crisis: 13,000 Migrants Released on Streets of San Diego due to Overcrowding




Story by Bijay Laxmi •13h

October 11, 2023









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As the U.S. confronts an escalating migrant crisis, the city of San Diego has become an unexpected epicenter.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been releasing thousands of migrants on the streets due to full shelters.

Since September 13, the city has seen approximately 13,000 migrants dropped off at transit stations with notices to appear in immigration court, with around 500 more arriving daily. This unprecedented situation has created a humanitarian predicament that is testing the city’s resources and resolve.

Overcrowding Shelters: A Multifactorial Issue

Several factors have contributed to the current shelter crisis in San Diego. Migrant aid groups cite reduced government funding, CBP’s practice of sending migrants from Texas and Arizona to be processed in San Diego, and a surge in illegal crossings as some of the key reasons.

The city’s migrant shelters have struggled to accommodate the influx, leaving many migrants waiting in remote areas or under Border Patrol watch before being released in the city. As a response to the overwhelming numbers, CBP has closed a major pedestrian border crossing from Tijuana and assigned more officials to process migrants.

The Humanitarian Response


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Migrant aid groups have been working tirelessly to provide support for the thousands of migrants arriving in San Diego.

These organizations are seeking government support to offer basic services at the transit center parking lot, where migrants receive travel advice from volunteers.

County supervisors have recently voted to allocate $3 million to provide services to migrants for the next three months.

Despite the overwhelming numbers, shelters have prioritized accommodating families with young children, members of the LGBTQ+ community, the elderly, and the medically frail. However, the majority of drop-offs are single adults, leaving a significant population underserved.

Potential Future Ramifications

The current situation places San Diego and its residents in a precarious position.

Without a comprehensive solution to the migrant crisis, the city may continue to grapple with a growing population of migrants in need of shelter and support.

The pressure on shelters and aid groups could intensify, while the resources available to address the issue may be stretched thin. This could potentially impact the quality of life for both the local population and the incoming migrants.

Additionally, the city’s response to the crisis could set a precedent for other cities facing similar situations.

Concluding Remarks

The situation in San Diego is a stark reminder of the complexities and challenges associated with managing a migrant crisis. It underscores the need for robust, well-funded systems to address the needs of migrants while ensuring the wellbeing of the local population. As San Diego navigates this crisis, other cities across the nation watch and learn, hoping to avoid a similar predicament.
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Turning each city and state into third world disasters. No one is safe.