This stretch of sand and dilapidated road is approximately 35 air miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. In walking miles, this location is approximately 50 walking miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. The tires are dragged by Border Patrol over the sand as a way to easily see new footprints. The Border Patrol checkpoint is just south of this location.

50 miles of walking while trying to stay hidden in temperatures that range from the low 100s to mid 120s in the summer. 50 miles of ducking and dodging brush, through desert sand. 50 miles of crawling and hiding in fields and farmlands.

This past weekend was eye opening, sad and motivating all at the same time. Our work expands as we learn more, and the more we learn the more we understand even more how inhumane the system is and how inhospitable the journey can be for many. There is no shortage of cruelty the government will impose.

Photo Credit 📸: James Cordero

Saturday, June 20th, was HOT. We're so proud and thankful for everyone that came out and helped us get supplies to the much needed areas on the longest day of the year. Your efforts are truly helping to minimize suffering in the desert.

The summer solstice is when the sun reaches its highest position in the sky and is the day with the longest period of daylight, around 14.5 hours this past Saturday.

We experienced some issues, like melted boots and mild heat. Temperatures were around 110°. We're really proud of how everyone on our team stepped up to help each other and ensure everyone made it out safely. Sometimes that takes resting in the slightest sliver of shade or using some of the water we intend to leave. When we get back safe, that allows us to regroup, recharge and strategize our efforts for the next time. Thank you!

Our risk is minimal compared to those risking it all. We have slept in a bed the night before, ate breakfast the morning of, have had the chance to hydrate and rest during the week. Our 5-7 hours hiking in that heat with supplies can make a big difference to someone who is on their journey.

The weather will not deter us, we just have to adapt.

The Heat: U.S. immigration and DACA ruling

‘They’re Treating Us Like Animals’: Detainees Say Disinfectant Used by ICE Is Making Them Sick

"However, Dulce Garcia, Executive Director of Border Angels, a San Diego based organization focused on migrant rights, immigration reform, and the prevention of immigrant deaths along the border, told The Americano that the Adelanto facility has a history of housing immigrants and migrants in “atrocious” conditions.  

“I have a brother that was in immigration detention for months. That experience changed him and is forever in my mind,” says García.

Every week, she says, she receives calls from people in detention expressing their fear of dying inside. “It is essentially a death sentence from which people desperately seek to get out.” " 

https://theamericanonews.com/2020/06/24/theyre-treating-us-like-animals-detainees-say-disinfectant-used-by-ice-is-making-them-sick/?fbclid=IwAR1jzXaPFJYHv8M9gq5BHhCHoZaXXG1HSP8cxHMaZc-Xi-BB7-R6MH3GUOA

With bail program, civil organization helps free immigrants

"San Diego, Jun 25 (EFE News) .- The civil organization Ángeles de la Frontera has helped so far this year to release on bail 31 immigrants who were in the Otay Mesa detention center in California, most since that COVID-19 was detected in that private prison.

Attorney Dulce García, executive director of the organization, told Efe today that the bail program has so far invested about $ 150,000 to help the 31 immigrants leave Otay Mesa and two more in the Adelanto detention center, also in California."

https://es-us.noticias.yahoo.com/programa-fianzas-organizacio%CC%81n-civil-ayuda-195708377.html