They claim that these individuals not only trespass on their land but also cut down their trees for firewood and set up makeshift camps. The residents feel helpless as neither federal nor local authorities seem to be taking any action to alleviate the situation.
Brian Silvas, a resident of a 78-acre property located about 75 miles east of San Diego along the southern border, shared his experience with CNN. He revealed that large groups of migrants traverse his property daily, to the extent that the sight of dozens or even hundreds of strangers has become a norm. His three dogs, Whiskey, Soldier, and Freedom, have even stopped reacting to the intruders.
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Silvas, who identifies as a conservative, stated, "This country was built on immigration. I'm fine with that. But not like this. This is ridiculous." He believes that the influx of migrants from Mexico has escalated since the expiration of Title 42 in May. This COVID-era emergency health authority had permitted US officials to reject migrants at the border to prevent the spread of the virus. Since its expiration, the Biden Administration has been grappling with the challenge of halting the entry of massive migrant caravans into the US.
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Jerry and Maria Shuster, long-term residents of Jacumba Hot Springs, located about 5 miles east of Silvas' property along the border, echoed his sentiments. They told CNN that their 17-acre property has been transformed into a temporary campsite by migrants from Mexico, who leave behind tents, clothing scraps, and piles of garbage. Jerry Shuster, an immigrant from the former Yugoslavia, lamented that the newcomers had chopped down all his trees and dismantled his fence for firewood. His wife Maria, a native of Mexico, urged the government to curb the surge of illegal immigration, stating, "Stop it because [the migrants are not] helping us; they're destroying us."
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The San Diego Border Patrol Sector recorded over 230,000 encounters during the fiscal year ending in September, marking the highest number in over two decades. However, residents have noticed a change in the migrants' behavior. Previously, they would flee from CBP agents after crossing the border illegally. Now, they approach the agents, hoping to be processed and released to await their court dates, which could take years.
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Interestingly, the new arrivals are not just from Mexico and South American countries. Officials have reported encounters with migrants from over 40 nations, including China and Uzbekistan. Silvas criticized the Border Patrol agents, likening them to Uber drivers for migrants, as they transport them from the border to transit hubs in San Diego, from where they disperse to other parts of the US.
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Maria Shuster expressed her frustration, claiming, "The migrants have more rights than we do." She alleged that both federal authorities and the local sheriff's department have admitted their inability to remove the strangers from their property.
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The migrant crisis along the southern border continues to worsen. In November alone, CBP recorded 242,418 encounters. December is set to break this record, with over 200,000 encounters already and an estimated 10,000 migrants arriving daily.
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