Hurry, hurry, hurry...
These words echoed repeatedly to a young Zimbabwean woman attempting to climb the wall's ladder trying to get to the other side. The scene was set at the turbulent U.S.-Mexico border right after Donald Trump's inauguration.
This steel wall serves as a barrier between California and Mexico's Tijuana. In the wake of Trump's orders, refugee camps have been locked and barred. Onlookers routinely use ladders to cross into American territory, even as sirens frequently blare through the area.
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Venezuelan national Katherine Romero expressed her anger and disbelief at the unfolding events, stating, "I can't believe this is really happening."
A Setback for Migrants in the US
In just a few hours post-inauguration, Trump shut down the CBP One mobile app developed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, used by millions to secure legal status. This app was essential for many seeking asylum along the U.S.-Mexico border.
On a Monday, those awaiting entry into the U.S. were struck by Trump's proclamation canceling all asylum appointments shortly after taking office, with the border sealing imminent.
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Trump ordered the military to seal the borders to curb drug trafficking into America, with illegal crossings proliferating crime in the U.S.
Additionally, Trump mandated more barriers along the southern border. As a result, concerns spike among migrants at Tijuana's shelters facing Trump's mass deportation threats.
Over 30 shelters in this border city are grappling with shortages and uncertainties, highlighting a dire crisis.
During his earlier term, Trump initiated the Mexico border wall against illegal immigrants, halted by Biden's presidency in 2021.
Record-Breaking Trump Inauguration
Trump swore in as the 47th President in Capitol Hill's Rotunda Hall, preceded by Vice President J.D. Vance.
Trump championed free expression, enforcing executive orders to prevent agency violations against Americans' speech rights.
His inauguration marked unprecedented events, including an indoor ceremony due to severe winter conditions, breaking historical precedents.
