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The NPR Politics Podcast

Biden Administration, NYC Spar Over Immigration Policy

Aug 28, 2023
White House correspondents discuss the immigration challenges faced by New York City, including strained resources and the strained relationship between the mayor and the Biden administration. They also explore the struggles of the Biden administration in addressing immigration issues, delays in obtaining work permits, controversial use of humanitarian parole, and the experiences of migrants seeking asylum.
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  • Mayor Eric Adams has implemented measures to address the strain of over 90,000 asylum seekers arriving in NYC, including shortening shelter stays and distributing discouraging flyers at the border.
  • The lengthy process for obtaining work permits is a major hurdle for asylum seekers, pushing them into an underground economy with low wages, hazardous conditions, and limited protection.

Deep dives

Challenges of Immigration in New York City

New York City has seen over 90,000 asylum seekers arrive since spring of 2022, leading to a strain on resources. Mayor Eric Adams has implemented measures to address the situation, including shortening the length of stay in shelters and distributing flyers at the border discouraging people from coming to New York. The relationship between the Adams administration and the Biden administration has also soured as Adams repeatedly calls on the federal government to take action. The influx of migrants from states like Florida exacerbates the housing crisis and pushes people into the exploitative underground job market.

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