JACUMBA – Governor Newsom visited the California-Mexico border late Friday, where he was briefed by the California National Guard (CalGuard) and U.S. Border Patrol officials, and later met with community leaders at a shelter supporting migrant families in San Diego.

“On his first day in office, President Biden put forward a comprehensive plan focused on securing our border, ensuring Dreamers have a permanent home in our country, and helping businesses address their needs for workers. Republicans in Congress have done nothing but create chaos and sabotage any attempts at progress — including blocking the bipartisan border security deal that had everything they’d been asking for. It’s past time for the spineless Republicans in Congress to do their job,” said Governor Newsom.

California is home to the busiest land border crossing in the Western Hemisphere. Governor Newsom visited portions of the California-Mexico border that have seen increased migrant arrivals in recent months.

Governor Newsom later visited a primarily state-funded shelter, where a local nonprofit provides short-term and critical support. Community organizations have been key partners, working with local, state, and federal governments to meet humanitarian needs and support border communities.