Colorado is busing migrants to New York and other major cities
Posted on AllSides January 5th, 2023
From The Left
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is busing migrants who recently arrived in Denver from the southern U.S. border to other major cities.
Why it matters: The Democratic governor's move echoes actions by Republican governors in Texas and Florida that were labeled callous and cruel.
Driving the news: In a statement Tuesday, Polis said his administration is helping migrants reach their intended destinations because 70% don't plan to stay in Colorado.
But Polis acknowledged the number of people being bused out-of-state has escalated in recent days to clear a backlog of people...