Asylum Seekers Dropped Off by Border Patrol Strain Resources of Arizona Border Towns
On 5/13/21 at 11:37 AM EDT
Out in the Sonoran desert, about 25 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, the Arizona city of Yuma and its neighboring suburb Somerton continue to host a steady stream of asylum seekers.
Some days the city has seen more than 100 asylum seekers. On other days far less, but as of late, the daily count has stood at a steady 25.
These individuals find themselves in the area at the behest of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP). Entering the country to flee persecution in their homelands, the people entering Yuma County start their journey by submitting themselves to CBP custody as they undergo screenings prior to receiving admittance.
Mayor Doug Nicholls discusses the criminal element of migrants coming into the United States
Yuma, Ariz. Mayor Douglas Nicholls discussed conditions at the southern border on Fox News Live Saturday, saying the cartels act like businesses, and make trillions off illegal immigration. It’s a business to these traffickers, so when it’s a business that brings billions of dollars a year to them, you’re going to see them try to exploit every angle and every weakness and every policy that is in place along the border at this time, Nicholls said.
He noted that cartels understood how the border worked, knowing where to send illegal immigrants, and where to smuggle drugs and other illegal contraband.
Ducey calls on Biden administration to send help to border communities
Arizona governor comes to Yuma to urge federal action - News 11 s Crystal Jimenez & CBS 13 s Cody Lee break down his visit
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Strong words for President Joe Biden from Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, (R), Wednesday morning following a tour of the U.S./Mexico border in Yuma County.
“There has been no action from the Biden administration, and I call on the federal government to do more to resolve this crisis,” Gov. Ducey said. “Until there is federal action, Arizona is ready to do our part. I am grateful to our state leaders, law enforcement, legislators, and to everyone who has stepped up and offered support during this crisis.”