The Harsh Realities of Migrants Waiting at the U.S. Border.

Migrants from various countries are waiting on the Mexican side of the US-Mexico border due to the rule changes implemented by US officials, resulting in a decrease in the number of people arriving at the border. The migrants are waiting for appointments with US border officials to make their case for asylum, but the appointments are limited and highly coveted. The longer they wait, the more vulnerable they become to extortion, kidnapping, and sexual assault. The temporary camps where they are staying are unsanitary and dangerous, with rampant COVID and other illnesses.