New migrants face fear and loneliness

Magdalena Simon, a migrant from Guatemala, finds support in the Fort Morgan migrant community after her husband is detained by immigration officers. The community provides legal counsel, charities, schools, and a support network for newcomers. This community has become a case study for rural refugee integration, and their stories have been shared with Congress. The demographic shift in Fort Morgan has led to adaptations like monthly support groups, rights training, driving lessons, and access to immigration attorneys. Advocacy groups organize events to oppose stiffer asylum rules, while businesses in the area employ many migrants.