Search
Press "Enter" to search and "ESC" to close.
Inicio » English » The Latest » New York City will suspend ‘right to shelter’ for some migrants after 30 days

New York City will suspend ‘right to shelter’ for some migrants after 30 days

Suscríbete a Nuestro Boletín
Recibe por email las noticias más destacadas
NYC suspends 'right to shelter' (Photo: The Associated Press)
  • NYC suspends ‘right to shelter’ for some migrants.
  • The city struck a deal with human rights advocates.
  • Some won’t be allowed to stay past 30 days.

In a deal with hunan rights advocates, New York City is changing its policies regarding emergency shelter.

This follows a recent agreement that modifies the interpretation of a unique right, according to The Associated Press.

Mayor Eric Adams announced on Friday, March 15, that an agreement has been reached to suspend the ‘right to shelter’ for some adult migrants.

Before you continue reading, we invite you to listen to the new Tu Mundo Hoy podcast by clicking HERE.

CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

Podcast, Noticias, Tu Mundo Hoy, Óyenos Audio, MundoNOW
FOTO MundoNOW

NYC suspends ‘right to shelter’

Right to shelter for migrants in New York, Suspension of the right to shelter, migrants, United States, New York
Photo: Shutterstock

The mayor announced that some adult migrants will have to leave city shelters after 30 days.

Adams’ request to a court in October to suspend the lodging requirement during a state of emergency was challenged by The Legal Aid Society.

Other humanitarian groups also got involved in the negotiations.

The resulting agreement allows the city to evaluate on a case-by-case basis whether to allow a migrant to stay in a shelter for more than 30 days.

Migrants must look for alternate housing

Suspension of the right to shelter, migrants, United States, New York, Migration Crisis
Photo: Shutterstock

Migrants must demonstrate «significant efforts to resettle» by participating in resettlement programs, or consulting with immigration lawyers.

«This new agreement acknowledges the realities of where we are today, affirms our shared mission to help those in need,» said Mayor Adams.

He added that it «grants us additional flexibility to navigate this ongoing crisis.»

In exchange for these changes in the ‘right to shelter,’ The Legal Aid Society expects the city to address the backlog of migrants reapplying for shelter space.

Changes in New York City migrant shelters

Suspension of the right to shelter, migrants, United States, New York, Migration Crisis
Photo: Shutterstock

Furthermore, the city has committed to stop using waiting rooms as shelters and ensuring regular access to basic services such as bathrooms, showers and food.

Adriene Holder, an attorney with The Legal Aid Society, emphasized that the agreement ensures access to housing for single adults — both New Yorkers and newcomers.

They will also receive basic necessities and case management for transitioning to housing in the community.

One key point of the agreement is that the city must share information with The Legal Aid Society regarding the number of migrants in shelters and their locations.

Commitment to migrant shelters

Right to shelter in New York, migrants, United States, New York, Eric Adams
Photo: Shutterstock

Holder emphasized that the group will not hesitate to sue if the city fails to comply with these provisions.

Adams reported that more than 183,000 migrants have accessed the city’s care services since 2022.

Once the humanitarian emergency ends, the right to shelter would be restored without restrictions.

According to Ana Almanzar, deputy mayor for municipal strategies, around 60% of these migrants have successfully exited the shelter system.

The ‘right to shelter’ agreement comes at crucial moment

Migrants, United States, New York, Migration Crisis, Eric Adams
Photo: Shutterstock

The ‘right to shelter’ in New York City has been in place for over four decades.

It emerged after a consent decree mandated the city to provide temporary housing to homeless individuals.

This agreement comes at a crucial time, as New York City shelters have begun to evict migrant families after 60 days.

This has ultimately forced them to reapply for housing, according to The Associated Press.

Challenge for immigrants in the U.S.

United States, Migration Crisis, Eric Adams, Suspension, MundoNOW
Photo: Shutterstock

Frequent changes of address pose an additional challenge for immigrants seeking asylum.

This underscores the complexity of their legal and housing situation.

In an asylum court hearing, a man from West Africa had to submit a change of address in writing every time he changed shelters.

This reflects the difficulties that many migrants face in their quest for stability and security in New York City.

Related post
Regresar al Inicio