Since last fall, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been dropping asylum seekers at bus stations and other public locations along the border with identifying ankle bracelets but no assistance.
A coalition of nonprofits led by Jewish Family Service of San Diego, Catholic Charities, the ACLU Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties, SEIU Local 221 and the San Diego Organizing Project have provided temporary shelter and meals to over 4,500 people, primarily women and children.
Most of the refugees helped by the ad-hoc San Diego Rapid Response Network are housed for just 24 to 48 hours until travel arrangements can be made.
