Many migrants entering the U.S. southern border have been steered to New York City by relatives, politicians and smugglers, in part because of the city’s right-to-shelter policy.
Tag: Immigration and Emigration
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Migrants in NYC Search for Beds as City Stops Offering Shelter to Some
“They want you to get tired so you give up, and they are achieving it,” said one migrant who has been searching for a place to stay in New York City for several days.
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Texas Lawmakers Vote to Let Local Police Arrest Migrants
The proposal, which has now cleared both houses of the Legislature, poses a direct challenge to the federal government’s authority over policing the borders.
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Migrants Who Follow U.S. Entry Rules Faces Endless Wait
After surviving a perilous jungle, a mother and daughter obeyed the president’s plea to enter the United States legally. 341 days later, they’re still waiting.