Sheriffs in San Diego County have increased patrols along school bus routes after migrants who entered the country illegally attempted to board school buses in the Jamul-Dulzura Union School District. The incidents, which occurred on August 28, involved migrants trying to stop a school bus and almost two dozen migrants attempting to board a bus carrying schoolchildren. Parents and school officials expressed concern over the safety of the students, with one parent describing the encounter as “really scary.” Following the incidents, school bus drivers have now been ordered not to stop if waved down by migrants. Border agents arrested six individuals for being illegally present in the United States.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz labeled the incidents as a threat to public safety and accused the migrants of attempting to “kidnap” buses full of schoolchildren. However, School District Superintendent Liz Bystedt clarified that there was no intent to harm anyone and that no one other than students entered or got close to entering a bus. Buses will now bypass stops where migrants are present for the safety of students and bus drivers. The Sheriff’s Office in San Diego County has increased patrols along the affected bus routes to ensure the safety of the students. The district has reported the incidents to local authorities, including the U.S. Border Patrol, California Highway Patrol, and San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
In response to the incidents, the CBP stated that several individuals were taken into custody for being illegally present in the United States and were transported to processing centers for removal proceedings. The District Superintendent emphasized that the buses were not stormed or hijacked, and no threats were made, but it was a frightening situation due to its unfamiliarity. The sheriff’s office noted that it is common for volunteers and immigration advocacy groups to offer assistance in the area where the bus routes operate, with some using vehicles that resemble school buses. The community has expressed concerns over the safety of students and the need for increased security measures along school bus routes.
Parents in the Jamul-Dulzura Union School District are concerned about the safety of their children following the incidents involving migrants attempting to board school buses. Senator Ted Cruz has labeled the incidents as a threat to public safety and accused the migrants of attempting to kidnap buses full of schoolchildren, although school officials have clarified that there was no intent to harm anyone. The District Superintendent has implemented measures to ensure the safety of students and bus drivers, including bypassing stops where migrants are present. The sheriff’s office has increased patrols along the bus routes to provide reassurance to the community and prevent further incidents. The incidents have raised alarms for parents and highlighted the need for increased security measures along school bus routes in the area.
Overall, the incidents involving migrants attempting to board school buses in San Diego County have raised concerns about the safety of students and the need for increased security measures. While Senator Ted Cruz has labeled the incidents as a threat to public safety, school officials have clarified that there was no criminal intent behind the migrants’ actions. The District Superintendent has taken steps to ensure the safety of students and bus drivers, while the sheriff’s office has increased patrols along the affected routes. The community remains on edge following the incidents, and authorities are working to provide reassurance and prevent further incidents from occurring.
