Gloria Cruz

policy and advocacy director of The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)

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Gov. Greg Abbott has sent a third bus — carrying 30 migrants — from TX to LA. What are the experiences of these asylum seekers, and who’s helping them in LA?

TX migrants receive ‘more humane’ welcome to LA after arriving by bus

Gov. Greg Abbott has sent a third bus — carrying 30 migrants — from TX to LA. What are the experiences of these asylum seekers, and who’s helping them in LA?

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