Anger among Ceuta residents over strained services and insecurity is understandable, but the crisis is being exploited to stoke xenophobia. Many migrants are fleeing jihadist violence, forced labor and famine, not arriving as an invasion force. Spain's agricultural economysector depends on migrant labor, whilemeaning harsh deportation policies can harm both migrants and the economy. AThe government's apology and faster legal processing show accountability, notwithin failurea dynamic response.