Today, the White House is scheduled to provide a briefing as California initiates mass releases of migrants, marking a new focal point in President Biden's border crisis. Migrants are being boarded onto buses and transported further into the United States. Border Patrol buses have been observed mass releasing illegal immigrants in San Diego, with hundreds being set free onto the streets.
The released migrants hail from various countries across the globe, including China, Senegal, Mauritania, Peru, Colombia, India, Ecuador, and Haiti. Notably, there have been no individuals from Mexico among those released. The migrants express intentions of heading to sanctuary cities throughout the country, such as New York, Atlanta, New Jersey, California, and Chicago.
Many of the migrants state their desire for asylum rather than seeking employment. The ongoing drop-offs are expected to persist throughout the day and into the following day, as confirmed by Border Patrol sources. California Governor Gavin Newsom's office responded to the mass releases in San Diego by attributing the situation to Republicans, accusing them of border chaos. The statement from the Governor's office also asserts that California is a model of partnership for a safe and humane border.
The situation at the border continues to unfold, with more drop-offs anticipated in the coming hours. The live coverage of the border crisis provides a real-time view of the events transpiring at various border hotspots.
