It Could Happen Here It Could Happen Here Weekly 204
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Oct 18, 2025 
Dahlia Killsback, a member of the Cheyenne Northern Tribe and expert in tribal policy, delves into the history of Indigenous Peoples Day and the Doctrine of Discovery, analyzing its impact on land rights. Meanwhile, the lead reporter covers the alarming human cost of Title 42, tracing its origins and the devastating consequences for migrants at the border. Personal stories highlight the struggles faced by those fleeing violence, while volunteers coordinate crucial aid amid complicated immigration policies and ongoing challenges on the ground.
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Tech Tools Reproduce Inequity
- CBP One app and other tech fixes favored those with better phones and connectivity, skewing access to asylum appointments.
- The system functioned like Ticketmaster, allocating scarce appointments to relatively affluent migrants.
People Held Between Two Walls
- At San Ysidro Border, migrants were held between double walls with no shelter, volunteers passing food through tiny gaps.
- Volunteers improvised charging, solar power, and pizza as Border Patrol provided minimal care.
Small Town Stepped Up Overnight
- In Hukumba, a tiny town's hotel and residents organized overnight mutual aid feeding and sheltering over a thousand migrants.
- Locals turned their hotel and petrol station into distribution hubs, supplying water, blankets, and meals.