NYC Dems seek to allow illegal immigrants to stay in city shelters indefinitely

Critics are speaking out in New York City as Democrat City Council members are attempting to pass legislation to remove limitations on how long illegal immigrants can stay in government-owned shelters.

According to filings, Councilwoman Shahana Hanif plans to reintroduce legislation that would end the "length of shelter stay limitation" on Feb. 28. The item is scheduled to be brought up in a public hearing on Mar. 1.

Hanif told the New York Post, "Shelter evictions are a human-rights abuse that both the city and state Legislatures need to be taking on, given our shared oversight of shelter functions." She added, "Our offices will be collaborating closely as we work to advance our bills in City Hall and the Capitol.”

The legislation goes against Democrat Mayor Eric Adams's July 2023 mandate that only allowed illegal immigrants to stay in city-run shelters for 60 days. He later lowered the length of stay for single adults to just 30 days before they are required to reapply.


Read Full Article Here