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Laura Flanders & Friends - New Yorkers Welcome Migrants: What's it Take to Make Sanctuary Real?

In 2023, New York City received over 100,000 asylum seekers, including 15,000 unaccompanied minors. Most are from Latin America, where they face extortion from gangs and LGBTQ+ persecution. Hear the harrowing journeys and hopes of refugees coming to NYC - and meet the growing network of volunteers and nonprofits working to give asylum seekers a welcome, shelter, and legal protection.

Series Website: https://www.lauraflanders.org

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11.37/19 6:00 am 11.27/19 10:30 am