As of 2025, migrants increasingly use sea routes offered by smugglers to bypass heavily guarded land borders when attempting to reach the United States, including routes off California's coast.
November 17, 2025
high
temporal
Describes a broader migration and smuggling trend rather than a single incident.
Critics have argued that 'safe third country' policies can make it more difficult for migrants to seek asylum and can raise human rights concerns.
October 21, 2025
high
normative
Common criticisms associated with third-country asylum arrangements used by some governments and regions.
Small, unstable vessels used by migrants to attempt entry into the United States by sea are often unsafe and pose severe risks of capsizing, injury, or death.
high
temporal
Generalized statement about hazards associated with maritime migration attempts.