San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond revealed that illegal immigrants who arrive in San Diego and are unable to be handled there are being flown to McAllen, Texas. He sounded the alarm on X, explaining that after unlawfully crossing the southern border, border agents drive illegal immigrants to the San Diego Airport after undergoing processing.
"You may see this plane next time you're at the San Diego Airport," wrote Desmond. "Every other day, this plane transports migrants from San Diego to McAllen, Texas, because Border Patrol facilities in San Diego are over capacity. Here's how the process works: Migrants surrender to Border Patrol agents, are taken to a processing center, placed on a bus, and then flown to Texas - all on your dime."
You may see this plane next time you're at the San Diego Airport.
— Supervisor Jim Desmond (@jim_desmond) August 19, 2024
Every other day, this plane transports migrants from San Diego to McAllen, Texas, because Border Patrol facilities in San Diego are over capacity. Here's how the process works: Migrants surrender to Border Patrol… pic.twitter.com/2FLP9D2hMm