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May 9, 2025 50 mins

In this episode of The New Bedford Podcast, host Steven Richard sits down with Helena DaSilva Hughes, President of the Immigrants Assistance Center in New Bedford. Helena shares the vital role the center plays in supporting and empowering immigrant families across the South Coast. From providing legal and social services to advocating for policy change, we explore how the IAC impacts the lives of thousands. We also dive into the current political climate surrounding immigration, the realities of ICE deportations, and how national policies affect local communities. This is a powerful and timely conversation you don’t want to miss.

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