2022-08-11 12:27:33

“Political Pawns”: Immigrant Activists Decry Texas Gov. Abbott for Busing Asylum Seekers to NYC

Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott is sending busloads of asylum seekers to New York City and other “liberal” cities to oppose what he calls the Biden administration’s “open borders policies.” About 100 asylum seekers arrived Wednesday at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in a bus chartered by Texas, adding to the thousands of asylum seekers the city claims has strained its shelter system in the past few months. Some say they were misled into boarding the buses and signing consent waivers. Immigration activists are calling for the city, state and federal governments to provide better care for those arriving in New York. “What we’re seeing happening right now is Governor Abbott using asylum seekers as political pawns to merely help increase his polling numbers down in Texas,” says Murad Awawdeh, executive director of the ​​New York Immigration Coalition, which is part of an effort to welcome people with dignity, mutual aid and legal services.

Democracy Now! produces a daily, global, independent news hour hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan González. Our reporting includes breaking daily news headlines and in-depth interviews with people on the front lines of the world’s most pressing issues. 

On DN!, you’ll hear a diversity of voices speaking for themselves, providing a unique and sometimes provocative perspective on global events.

Missed an episode?  Check out DN on FSTV VOD anytime or visit the show page for the latest clips.

#FreeSpeechTV is one of the last standing national, independent news networks committed to advancing progressive social change. 

#FSTV is available on Dish, DirectTV, AppleTV, Roku, Sling, and online at freespeech.org.

busloads of asylum seekers Democracy Now! Greg Abbott Immigration activists Murad Awawdeh New York Immigration Coalition Port Authority Bus Terminal Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott

Politics

Democracy Now! | Power-Held Prejudice: A Deeper Look into Authority and Animosity

Democracy Now! | Power-Held Prejudice: A Deeper Look into Authority and Animosity

The David Pakman Show

The David Pakman Show | Tommy Tuberville Stumbles on IVF Decision

The David Pakman Show | Tommy Tuberville Stumbles on IVF Decision

Democracy Now!

Democracy Now! | Children in are Dying of Malnutrition and U.S. Only Calls for a Six-Week Cease-Fire

Democracy Now! | Children in are Dying of Malnutrition and U.S. Only Calls for a Six-Week Cease-Fire

The Stephanie Miller Show

The Stephanie Miller Show | Don't Underestimate Women This Election Year

The Stephanie Miller Show | Don't Underestimate Women This Election Year

Related

BreakThrough News

BreakThrough News | Texas Wants to "Make America White Again"

BreakThrough News | Texas Wants to "Make America White Again"

The Randi Rhodes' Show

The Randi Rhodes Show | Deception and Unlawful Methods in Plain Sight

The Randi Rhodes Show | Deception and Unlawful Methods in Plain Sight

Democracy Now!

Democracy Now! | President Biden Strikes with UAW and Writers Guild Reach A Tentative Agreement

Democracy Now! | President Biden Strikes with UAW and Writers Guild Reach A Tentative Agreement

Democracy Now!

Inmate P01135809: Trump Surrenders to Jail in Georgia, Booked on 13 Felony Counts

Inmate P01135809: Trump Surrenders to Jail in Georgia, Booked on 13 Felony Counts

Proud Partners