An Instagram post claimed that ‘Illegal aliens’ attempted to ‘hijack’ California school buses, but this was found to be false. The post mischaracterized incidents where migrants approached school buses at stops on their routes. Authorities confirmed that no hijacking attempts were made, and no crimes were committed as there was no forceful attempt to stop or enter the vehicles. The incidents occurred north of the U.S.-Mexico border and east of San Diego, leading to school districts notifying parents, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the East County Sheriff’s Office.
Six migrants were detained for being illegally present in the U.S. after the second incident, while an unspecified number were detained after the first incident. Despite approaching the buses, the migrants did not use force and no crime was committed. Concerns about the border have led to misinformation being spread, such as false claims that Vice President Kamala Harris was in charge of the border and that 51 million ‘illegals’ entered the U.S. during her term. The post was widely shared on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and X, formerly Twitter, where it was amplified by Elon Musk. The incidents highlight the ongoing debate around border security, but it is important to fact-check and verify information before spreading false claims.
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