It Begins… NYC to Begin Evicting Migrant Families 🚨 Texas Border Crisis

Summary

In New York City, a crisis is unfolding as hundreds of asylum seekers, including families with children, face eviction from city shelters due to a 60-day stay limit. Despite freezing temperatures, migrants are enduring long lines and uncertain futures, with some being forced to reapply for housing. A rally in lower Manhattan called for an end to these shelter limits, impacting thousands. Meanwhile, buses from Texas continue to drop migrants in New Jersey, circumventing Mayor Eric Adams' ban on unannounced buses. Adams is suing 17 bus companies for related costs. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has issued similar rules, without penalties. Mayor Adams plans to attend Governor Kathy Hokel's State of the State address, hoping for commitments to fund migrant shelters and relocate migrants to upstate counties.

Takeaways

• 😟 Around 4,400 migrant families in NYC shelters have gotten notices that they will be evicted in the coming weeks if they do not have somewhere else to go
• 😟 These families can reapply to stay at the Roosevelt Hotel shelter, but around 40 currently don't have an alternative place to stay
• 😞 NYC will begin evicting families that have exceeded the 60-day maximum stay limit at city shelters
• 👷 Buses of migrants continue arriving from Texas at NJ train stations to then travel to NYC
• 👮‍♂️ NYC Mayor Adams has sued 17 bus companies to try to recoup costs for housing arriving migrants
• 🤝 NJ Governor Murphy sent rules to bus companies similar to Adams' but without penalties
• 😀 Adams administration praises Murphy's letter outlining rules for bus companies
• ✈️ Adams will travel to Albany to attend Governor Hochul’s State of the State address
• 🔍 Adams will be looking for Hochul to commit state funding to support NYC migrant shelters
• 🚌 Adams wants Hochul to help move migrants to shelters in upstate NY counties

Q & A

What is the current situation regarding asylum seekers in New York City?

Asylum seekers in New York City are facing evictions from city-run shelters if they exceed a 60-day stay, leading to challenges in finding housing and maintaining stability for their families.

How are the freezing temperatures affecting the evicted migrants?

The freezing temperatures are adding to the hardships of the evicted migrants, as they are forced to stand in long lines for hours, and in some cases, spend nights in the cold while seeking placement.

What are the complaints of migrants like Jennifer Vargas about the support promised by the city?

Jennifer Vargas and others have complained that the promises of support in finding work and assistance for their children were not fulfilled, which they had expected upon their arrival in the city.

What action is New York City taking towards migrant families in city shelters?

New York City is beginning the process of evicting migrant families who have been in city shelters for more than 60 days, requiring them to leave and reapply for housing.

What was the purpose of the rally held in lower Manhattan?

A rally in lower Manhattan was organized to call for an end to the shelter limits impacting thousands of migrant families, expressing opposition to the current eviction policy.

How many migrant families have received eviction notices, and what are their next steps?

Approximately 4,400 migrant families with children have received eviction notices for exceeding the 60-day shelter limit, and they must find alternative housing or reapply for a new placement.

What is the City Hall's plan regarding the schooling of children affected by these evictions?

City Hall plans to prioritize keeping children in elementary school close to their current schools, attempting to minimize disruption to their education amidst the housing changes.

How is Texas' action of sending migrants to New Jersey affecting New York City?

Texas is sending migrants to New Jersey train stations, from where they travel to New York City, increasing the influx of migrants into the city and complicating the local government's response.

What legal actions has Mayor Eric Adams taken against bus companies involved in transporting migrants?

Mayor Eric Adams has announced a lawsuit against 17 bus companies to recoup costs incurred by the city for sheltering and caring for the migrants transported by these companies.

What is the federal government's stance on the use of National Guard soldiers in immigration enforcement?

The federal government, through its spokesperson, is critical of the use of National Guard soldiers by states to interfere with federal immigration enforcement, viewing it as a political stunt and a hindrance to Border Patrol agents.