I hate to sound mean and insensitive but, they did not use any common sense. Even on a good day, 20 people on a 29ft boat is dumb no matter how you look at it.
I doubt if they had enough PFDs for 20 people.
I am betting it was a one way trip to the land where everything is free and the streets are paved with pure gold.
I am getting real tired of people trying to sneak into the US, for all the freebies. We cant take care of those who are here.
Not to worry, I am old and will die soon and then, it will be someone else's problem.