Jacumba Hot Springs, a small town located on the border of California and Mexico, has been transformed into a temporary holding facility for asylum seekers who are trying to enter the U.S.

The town, which is about 70 miles east of San Diego and 50 miles west of Calexico, has a population of less than 600 people and is known for its natural hot springs. However, in recent months, it has also become a destination for migrants who are fleeing violence, poverty and persecution in their home countries.

Many of them arrive at the town after crossing the border illegally or being dropped off by smugglers. They then wait for Border Patrol agents to pick them up and process their asylum claims.

The town’s residents have mixed reactions to the influx of migrants, some welcoming them with compassion and others expressing frustration and resentment.

As the US-Mexico border remains closed to most asylum seekers, many migrants have resorted to living in makeshift camps in the San Diego desert, where they face harsh conditions and lack of basic services.

According to a report by the International Organization for Migration, more than 10,000 migrants are currently stranded in these camps, waiting for a chance to cross the border and seek protection.

The report also highlights the risks and challenges that the migrants face, such as exposure to extreme weather, violence, human trafficking, health issues, and limited access to food, water, sanitation, and education.

The report urges the US and Mexican governments to address the humanitarian crisis and provide adequate assistance and protection to the migrants, as well as to facilitate safe and orderly migration processes.