Today, @councilofdc will vote on the Migrant Services & Supports Temp Act which still contains harmful language that will exclude migrants who were bused here & many who weren't from accessing homeless services in DC.
We once again call on the council to vote NO on this bill. 1/
.@MayorBowser is ignoring ppl being bused to DC! According to her, there is #NoSanctuaryinThisCity. Take 5 min today to demand that she listen to asylum seekers, DC residents, and @councilofdc and step up to support migrants!
Full toolkit: https://t.co/UG9LvYbKDn
Local mutual aid organizers have spent roughly $200K supporting nearly 3K migrants bused from TX, plus AZ, into DC, per @SanctuaryDMV: https://t.co/yaprjd25Ie
Organizers are fundraising so they can offer food, housing, and transpo cuz they say the DC gov hasn't offered support.
Today, is a horrible day. Sadly, we have not had the chance to focus on what’s lost yet b/c Abbott won’t stop sending buses.
We’re down to our last few dollars and may not have any funds to welcome the next bus. Please support!
-Paypal or Venmo @SanctuaryDMV w/ “TX solidarity”.
@MurielBowser your silence is deafening!! Do your job as the Mayor of a “sanctuary city” and stand against Gov. Abbott’s xenophobia. Migrants need a dignified arrival, safe respite places, short term housing, and emergency services, as well as legal asylum
ICYMI: migrant families continue to be bussed to DC, and have received zero support from the local or federal gvnt. Mutual aid groups are reaching our capacity limits!! Please donate funds and/or these hygiene supplies ASAP!! 💜
DC claims to be a Sanctuary City, yet @MayorBowser refuses to support the people being bused here by Abbott. It is up to the community to provide them food, housing, etc.
Please donate so we can house folks until the DC government steps up and takes care of our new neighbors!
TX solidarity update! 10 buses have arrived so far. The DC community has shown up but the need is great!
Get involved & contribute:
👉🏽Venmo @SanctuaryDMV w/ Texas solidarity in the memo
👉🏽Volunteer your time: https://t.co/UkvTs6SoqK
👉🏽Help buy supplies: https://t.co/6vszvekASY
Hi all, we are still in need of $310 for this week. Please like, retweet, and redistribute your funds if you are able! #CommunityCare 💜✊🏾
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