The U.S. State Department notified state and local leaders on Wednesday of the number of refugees they should expect. The notification prompted strong statements from leading Montana politicians, including many who said welcoming Afghan refugees was morally correct after a chaotic withdrawal of U.S. forces.
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Mara covers Montana’s social welfare, criminal justice and legal systems. She also tracks policy and social issues that affect LGBTQ+ people. Prior to joining Montana Free Press, Mara worked at Slate and WNYC, where she focused on radio and podcasts. She got her start in audio journalism as an intern at Montana Public Radio. Contact Mara at msilvers@montanafreepress.org, 406-465-3386 ext. 3, and follow her on Twitter.
