Migrants prepare for what asylum may look like from in between the U.S.-Mexico border wall
Yes, well, it's really just becoming a more dire situation as time goes by. Many of these families have been out here for days now, and we're seeing young children. We're seeing babies. It's just a really sad situation. And tonight we're seeing many people making tents out of trash bags and aluminum foil just to provide their families a place to sleep. Here's a look at the border here in San Isidro. Tonight large crowds gathered trying to get food from volunteers.
This is a dire situation for many people, especially those that have been here for six or seven days. We found Diana Rodriguez wearing clothes still wet from last night's rain. She says she came with nothing but had to flee Colombia because she is fearful for her life. Tonight we spoke with immigration activist Pedro Rios about what the asylum process will look like once Title VIII goes back into effect tomorrow night. Once they get taken to a border patrol station, then they are assessed. Hopefully, they will be provided with a credible fear interview. And if they pass that interview, then it begins an asylum process.
The U.S. Embassy says there are several lawful pathways into the U.S. This includes the CBP-1 app to enter a port of entry. Although as we've reported, many migrants have faced issues using it. On a case-by-case basis, some migrants with family already in the U.
S. will be able to apply for work authorization. The embassy says the U.S. will also commit to welcoming thousands of refugees per month from the Western Hemisphere as part of the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection. For now, migrants like Diana say they're just hopeful the U.S.
will listen to their case and give them the opportunity to seek asylum. And here's just another live look at what we're seeing here at the border. Now people, they are wearing different colored wristbands showing what day they arrived here. And those who came earlier, they are being told that they should be getting processed sooner. Jasmine, you mentioned the situation is getting more dire. A lot of people do want to help. Is there a specific need, anything people can do right now if you're watching from home? Yes.
There's actually a way that everyone can donate. An Amazon wish list that was put together by the American Friends Service Committee. It has a list of different items, such as blankets or even snacks. People can go on there, purchase those items, and they'll be delivered here to the border by volunteers. You can find a link to that on CBS8.com. Reporting live here in Cigaricidro, Jasmine Ramirez, CBS8.
Jasmine Ramirez live at the border kicking off our coverage tonight. Jasmine, thank you.
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