Illegal Migrants Attempt to Board 2 School Busses in San Diego, California
The incident in San Diego involved migrants attempting to board school buses in the Jamul-Dulzura Union School District, located near the U.S.-Mexico border. Here’s a summary based on the information available up to September 2, 2024:
Incidents: There were two notable incidents. On one occasion, a group of about 20 migrants tried to board a school bus during the morning pickup, and on another, three migrant men attempted to stop a school bus, seemingly wanting to board it.
Response: The bus drivers and parents managed to prevent the migrants from boarding. The school district issued guidelines for bus drivers to bypass stops if migrants were present, advising parents to pick up their children at the next stop if this occurred.
Investigation and Outcome: The San Diego Sheriff’s Office, along with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, investigated these incidents. It was determined that no crime was committed because the migrants did not forcefully try to stop or enter the buses. The migrants involved in at least one of these incidents were detained for illegal entry and processed for removal.
Community and Official Reaction: There was significant concern among parents and the community, leading to increased patrols in the area. However, officials clarified that the migrants’ actions did not appear to be criminal in intent, suggesting possible confusion or seeking help rather than an attempt to hijack or harm.
Public Sentiment: Social media and some reports initially described these events with terms like “hijack,” but official statements and further investigations clarified that the situation was not as initially sensationalized, focusing instead on the confusion and the need for border security measures.
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Migrants attempt to board school buses in East San Diego County (fox5sandiego.com)