Colorado Joins Busing Campaign, Will Transport Migrants to Other States
Summary from the AllSides News Team
The Governor of Colorado announced this week that the state would begin providing bus transportation for migrants seeking to travel to other states. This mirrors similar programs enacted throughout 2022 by states along the southern border.
Key Quotes: In a statement released Tuesday, Colorado Governor Jared Polis (D) claimed that a majority of the migrants in Denver are seeking to travel elsewhere, stating that “no one should play politics with the lives of migrants who came here to escape oppression, and in Colorado, we are honoring our values of treating people with dignity and respect.” One of the bus locations is New York City. NYC Mayor Eric Adams was notified on Monday that Colorado was sending migrants to the city, and stated on Tuesday that it “is just unfair for local governments to have to take on this national obligation.”
For Context: The southern border of the United States is seeing a large influx of people traveling into the United States, straining city and state resources along the border. Numerous cities have declared states of emergency in order to access emergency funds to accommodate the influx of people, including El Paso, Texas and Denver, Colorado.
How The Media Covered It: The announcement from Colorado was covered mildly by center and right rated outlets, but mostly ignored by the left. This is in stark contrast to coverage for red-state bus programs throughout 2022, which received heavy coverage and ridicule from outlets on the left.
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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.
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