NYC Moves to Suspend Right-to-Shelter Mandate Amid Migrant Crisis The request is part of a monthslong legal battle over the city’s obligation to provide housing for thousands of migrants. Author: EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)