SAN DIEGO — Asylum seekers who had set up camp at Cesar Chavez Park in Barrio Logan have started leaving, but there are growing concerns over where they will end up.
On Tuesday, Port of San Diego Police issued notices telling people they had to leave. Local organizations stepped in to assist with short-term hotel stays for families.
But, it's only for a night or two, at which point, some told CBS 8 they’ll have no choice but to come back to the park.
"Putting them in a hotel today and tomorrow, they will be back somewhere else,” said Ian Seruelo, Chair of the San Diego Immigrant Rights Consortium.
Seruelo says the process of seeking asylum is a lengthy one, so while these families were allowed into the United States, they can't legally work until their court date, which means, most don't have the means to provide roofs over their heads.
"Once they are given those paperwork that includes a notice to appear, the notice to appear will include information as to when they should report to the court date, which is usually months away," said Seruelo.
Seruelo is urging both the city and county to work together to find better solutions, saying there's not enough shelter beds available.
Meantime, the Port of San Diego told CBS 8 at this point, they have not issued any citations or made arrests, adding its officers are, "...merely providing information to the families about available resources and the port codes they may be in violation of, and we continue to work with public agency and community partners to seek housing and resources for the families."
The majority of asylum seekers have left the park for now, but some still remain.
That's because hotel stays were not offered to single men, or some of the unhoused, who aren't asylum seekers, but still have no place to go.
One of the organizations trying to help house the asylum seekers is Catholic Charities. To donate to the cause, visit ccdsd.org or text “YouandMe” to 44321.
WATCH RELATED: Neighbors share concerns as asylum seekers take over Barrio Logan Park