It Could Happen Here CZM Rewind: Title 42, Pt 2: Migrant Stories
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Oct 15, 2025 Diana Rodriguez, an asylum seeker from Colombia, shares her gripping journey to the U.S. She recounts an arduous eight-day odyssey filled with danger and extortion. Diana vividly describes the inhumane detention conditions at the border, highlighting the fear migrants face around Title 42's end. She calls for empathy amid xenophobia and reveals the resilience of those facing trauma and uncertainty. Her personal story illustrates the hope of asylum seekers yearning for a safe future, despite the overwhelming challenges they encounter.
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500 Held Between Two Fences
- Volunteers found roughly 500 migrants held between two border fences with no running water and minimal shelter.
- Aid had to be passed through tiny gaps so no hot meals or tents could be delivered.
Volunteer Describes Confused Migrants
- Hamara Yousefi described about 500 confused, under-equipped people asking if they'd be turned back.
- Many lacked shoes, jackets, and were using trash bags or scarves for sun protection.
CBP One App Versus Reality
- CBP promoted the CBP One app as essential but detained people where they could not charge phones.
- That mismatch prevented many migrants from accessing appointment-based entry or asylum scheduling.