Erick Meza

James talks with Erick Meza, the Borderlands coordinator for the Sierra Club, about the alarming plans for new border walls in San Diego. They explore the devastating effects on sacred Kumeyaay sites and wildlife habitats. Erick outlines the staggering $46.5 billion allocated for construction and highlights how double barriers are forcing migrants into perilous remote areas. Community resistance efforts are discussed, alongside the need for grassroots engagement and shifting negative media narratives to protect these ecosystems.