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Episode 78 | Bussed migrants: what’s going on and how can people help?


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Mid-September, migrants originally arriving in Texas and Florida started showing up unexpectedly in northern cities like Washington D.C., Chicago and New York City. They were bussed or flown to these locations by taxpayer funded transportation programs from Texas and Florida as a part of a political stunt protesting immigration laws. The response from locals has been generally positive so far: people are provided food, donating winter clothing and giving legal assistance.

Video and Podcast Editor Lisa Wong spoke with Adama Bah, a community organizer in New York City to understand the situation from a personal perspective and what people could do to help out if they’re not based in directly impacted cities.

Below are the organizations and fundraisers mentioned:

Migrant Support DMV Wishlist

Sanctuary DMV fundraiser

Artists Athletes Activists

Created by LISA WONG, video & podcast editor

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