As New York City braces for multiple asylum seekers once Title 42 expires on May 11, Mayor Eric Adams is again calling on the federal government to step in and stem the flow of immigrants.
Some people close to Adams said the mayor is asking that FEMA not allow federal funds to be used to help pay for the movement of migrants to different cities, including New York.
Likewise, he affirmed that those who receive money must comply with the standards that guarantee that the problem is not downloaded to other cities that are already fighting against this situation.
This comes as the New York City Council Committees on Immigration and Government Operations held a joint oversight hearing to better meet the needs of recently arrived asylum seekers.
“With numbers increasing every day as we prepare to welcome more asylum seekers to New York at the end of Title 42, we must ensure that our services and infrastructure are strong enough to provide quality care to newcomers,” he said. the president of the Immigration Committee, Shahana Hanif.
By then, 36,000 asylum seekers are in New York City custody, forcing the opening of 110 emergency shelters and eight Humanitarian Emergency Response and Aid Centers.
Likewise, the committees are considering some resolutions and bills that would help migrants obtain the proper documentation and know their rights.
One of the proposed legislation would expand IDNY card access, Fox 5 NY reported.
“This bill seeks to allow same-day and walk-in appointments at enrollment centers,” Hanif said.
For her part, Councilwoman Gale Brewer said the process of getting an IDNY card isn’t easy, noting that some families are waiting months to get one.
Other laws include the creation of a bill of rights for migrant workers and a decision to have more legal representation.
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