It Begins… Texas Sends More Migrants to NYC

Cash Jordan
28 May 202417:38

Summary

TLDRThe video script discusses the ongoing migrant crisis in New York City, highlighting the tension between the city's commitment to providing shelter and the practical limitations it faces. It touches on the Texas governor's plan to send more asylum seekers to New York, the city's eviction of migrants from shelters after 30 or 60 days, and the ensuing protests from activists. The script also explores the political implications, the city's lawsuit against bus companies transporting migrants, and the complexities of navigating humanitarian aid within a strained system. It concludes by questioning the impact of activism on the crisis and the need for a more effective solution.

Takeaways

  • 🚨 The Texas governor plans to continue sending migrants to sanctuary cities, including New York, causing potential issues as thousands continue to arrive weekly.
  • πŸ™οΈ Local residents in New York are pressuring the city to shut down shelters deemed inhumane, which could leave new arrivals without accommodation.
  • πŸ”„ New York City leaders are not stopping evictions for adult migrants who have reached their shelter limit, leading to a 'revolving door' situation in the shelter system.
  • πŸ“‰ The city's lawsuit against bus companies transporting migrants has led to a decrease in arrivals from 4,000 to 1,300 people per week.
  • 🀝 Mayor Adams has been critical of both the Texas governor's actions and the local hypocrisy regarding shelter provision and migrant care.
  • πŸ’Ό Mayor Adams is implementing laws with limited resources and facing criticism despite efforts to address the crisis.
  • πŸ€” There is a debate over the duration people should stay in shelters, with some advocating for permanent stays and others supporting time limits to accommodate new arrivals.
  • πŸ›‘ The city's shelters are so full that there are lines of people waiting for re-admittance after eviction, highlighting the strain on resources.
  • πŸ“‰ Activists are upset with the city's decision to shut down the initial Texas bus program, claiming it has complicated their efforts to assist new arrivals.
  • πŸ—³οΈ Polling shows that 80% of New Yorkers are in favor of the right to shelter, but there is local resistance when shelters are placed in specific neighborhoods.
  • πŸ”„ The city is caught in a cycle of protests against new shelters and pushback when people are unable to stay in them, revealing a conflict between compassion and practicality.

Q & A

  • What is the main issue discussed in the video script regarding migrants in New York City?

    -The main issue discussed is the ongoing migrant crisis in New York City, where thousands of migrants are arriving weekly and the city is struggling to provide adequate shelter and resources, leading to conflicts and evictions from shelters.

  • What is the Texas governor's stance on sending migrants to New York City?

    -The Texas governor has vowed to continue sending migrants to New York City, calling the residents hypocrites for their protests against shelters and claiming that the city is not adequately caring for the migrants.

  • What is the city's response to the Texas governor's actions?

    -New York City's mayor, Eric Adams, has criticized the Texas governor's actions as cowardly and has taken legal action against bus companies involved in transporting migrants, aiming to limit the number of people arriving in the city.

  • Why are there protests and conflicts over the establishment of new shelters in New York City?

    -There are protests and conflicts because local residents often view new shelters as inhumane and believe they contribute to increased crime and strain on public resources, leading to opposition whenever a new shelter is proposed.

  • What is the 'right to shelter' policy in New York City, and why is it controversial?

    -The 'right to shelter' policy in New York City mandates that the city provide temporary shelter to anyone in need. It's controversial because it puts pressure on the city's limited resources and leads to a revolving door situation where people are evicted after a certain period to make room for new arrivals.

  • How has the city's lawsuit against bus companies affected the flow of migrants into New York City?

    -The lawsuit has resulted in some bus companies ceasing their operations, reducing the number of migrants arriving in the city. However, it has also led to a more scattered and unpredictable arrival of migrants, complicating efforts by humanitarian organizations to assist them.

  • What is the city's current approach to dealing with the shelter crisis?

    -The city is attempting to balance the need to provide shelter with the limitations of its resources. This includes enforcing evictions after a certain period and trying to manage the flow of migrants into the city through legal actions against transport companies.

  • What is the role of activism in the current migrant crisis in New York City?

    -Activism plays a significant role, with some groups protesting against shelter evictions and others advocating for more permanent solutions. However, the script suggests that activism has become a trend, leading to conflicting demands and making it difficult for the city to find a satisfactory solution.

  • How does the script describe the public's perception of the migrant crisis and the city's response?

    -The script describes a divide in public perception, with many New Yorkers supporting the right to shelter in principle but opposing specific shelter locations in their neighborhoods. It suggests that there is a disconnect between the compassion people express for migrants and the actual support for solutions in their communities.

  • What are the challenges faced by humanitarian organizations in assisting migrants in New York City?

    -Humanitarian organizations face challenges such as a lack of standard procedures for migrant arrivals due to the city's legal actions against transport companies, limited resources to assist a growing number of migrants, and the difficulty of tracking and providing aid to migrants who are arriving at various locations throughout the city.

  • What is the implication of the 'right to shelter' policy on the city's ability to manage its resources and provide long-term assistance to migrants?

    -The 'right to shelter' policy, while intended to provide immediate assistance, may hinder the city's ability to manage its resources effectively and provide long-term support. It creates a situation where migrants are evicted after a short period, potentially before they can secure work or integrate into society, leading to a cycle of dependency and limited opportunities for improvement.

Outlines

00:00

🚌 Conflict Over Migrant Shelters in New York City

The video script discusses the ongoing migrant crisis in New York City, highlighting the tension between Texas' policy of sending migrants to sanctuary cities and New York's struggle to accommodate them. The speaker mentions the Texas governor's promise to continue bussing migrants to New York, despite local resistance and the city's limited resources. New York City's mayor, Adams, is criticized for evictions of adult migrants who have reached their shelter limit, while also being accused of hypocrisy for his stance on shelters contributing to neighborhood issues. The script touches on the city's failed attempt to repeal the right to shelter requirements, leading to a 'revolving door' situation at shelters. The mayor's response to Texas' threats includes calling the Texas governor a coward and suing bus companies involved in transporting migrants, which has resulted in a significant decrease in arrivals. However, the underlying issue remains the city's inability to provide long-term solutions for asylum seekers amidst political and activist pressures.

05:00

πŸ€” The Paradox of Activism and Asylum Seeker Support

This paragraph delves into the complexities surrounding the treatment of asylum seekers in New York City. It describes the city's lawsuit against bus companies for transporting migrants, which has led to a reduction in arrivals but also criticism from activists. The city's shelters are portrayed as full and ill-equipped for the influx, leading to evictions that contradict the right to shelter laws. The script mentions the city's demand for $700 million in damages from bus companies and the challenges faced by humanitarians in tracking and assisting new arrivals due to the lack of a standard procedure. The paragraph also highlights the public's divided opinion on shelter policies, with some advocating for permanent shelter and others supporting time limits to accommodate new arrivals. The mayor's efforts to manage the crisis within legal constraints and limited resources are contrasted with the ongoing activism and the city's struggle to find a balanced approach.

10:01

🏚️ The Struggle with Temporary Shelter Solutions

The script addresses the controversy over New York City's shelter system for migrants, which is strained by the high volume of new arrivals. It explains that the city's shelters are designed for temporary stays, leading to evictions after 30 or 60 days, a policy that has been criticized as cruel and inhumane. The video points out the discrepancy between the city's laws, which mandate a right to shelter, and the practical limitations of providing long-term housing for an unlimited number of people. It also discusses the challenges faced by migrants who have filed asylum paperwork but are waiting for work permits, leaving them unable to support themselves. The paragraph highlights the city's dilemma in trying to abide by the law while managing limited resources and the resulting public backlash, which includes protests against both the establishment and closure of shelters.

15:01

πŸ“’ The Impact of Activism on Asylum Seeker Policies

The final paragraph of the script explores the role of activism in shaping the city's response to the migrant crisis. It describes how activism has led to conflicting demands and outcomes, with protesters advocating both for the removal of shelters and for the extension of shelter stay limits. The video suggests that activism has become a trend, with some activists opposing any government action without considering the broader implications. It criticizes the city's approach to the crisis, which has resulted in a 'revolving door' of shelter stays and evictions, and questions whether the activism is exacerbating the problem for asylum seekers. The script concludes by questioning the effectiveness of activism when it overshadows the practical needs of the migrants and the city's capacity to support them.

Mindmap

Keywords

πŸ’‘Sanctuary cities

Sanctuary cities are municipalities that limit their cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. In the video, Texas Governor's plan to bus migrants to sanctuary cities like New York highlights the tensions and practical challenges these cities face in accommodating large numbers of asylum seekers.

πŸ’‘Shelter system

The shelter system refers to the network of temporary housing facilities for homeless and asylum seekers. The video discusses New York City's shelter system, focusing on the challenges of capacity limits and the policies of evicting individuals after 30 or 60 days to make room for new arrivals.

πŸ’‘Right to shelter

Right to shelter is a legal mandate that ensures everyone has access to temporary housing. The video mentions New York City's commitment to this right, which has led to debates about the sustainability and fairness of the shelter policies amid increasing numbers of asylum seekers.

πŸ’‘Activists

Activists are individuals or groups advocating for social change. In the video, various activist groups protest against shelter evictions and the overall handling of the asylum crisis, reflecting the broader political and social conflicts surrounding immigration policies.

πŸ’‘Mayor Eric Adams

Mayor Eric Adams is the current mayor of New York City. The video details his administration's response to the migrant crisis, including legal actions against bus companies and the implementation of controversial shelter policies, as well as the criticism he faces from both activists and political opponents.

πŸ’‘Bus program

The bus program refers to the initiative by Texas to transport asylum seekers to sanctuary cities like New York. This program is central to the video's narrative, highlighting the political and logistical challenges it creates for receiving cities and the subsequent legal battles.

πŸ’‘Evictions

Evictions are the removal of individuals from temporary shelters after a set period. The video discusses the impact of the 30 and 60-day eviction policies in New York City's shelters, emphasizing the strain on resources and the humanitarian concerns raised by activists.

πŸ’‘Activism

Activism in the context of the video refers to the organized efforts by community groups to advocate for the rights and well-being of asylum seekers. The video illustrates how activism influences city policies and public opinion, but also sometimes leads to conflicting demands.

πŸ’‘Humanitarian crisis

A humanitarian crisis involves widespread human suffering, often due to displacement or conflict. The video frames the asylum seeker situation in New York City as a humanitarian crisis, highlighting the city's struggle to provide adequate shelter and resources to a growing number of migrants.

πŸ’‘Legal actions

Legal actions refer to lawsuits and other judicial measures taken to resolve disputes. In the video, Mayor Adams' administration's lawsuit against bus companies involved in transporting migrants to New York is a significant example, showing the legal strategies employed to address the city's immigration challenges.

Highlights

Texas governor's plan to continue busing migrants to sanctuary cities, including New York.

Thousands of migrants arriving in New York City weekly, causing strain on local shelters.

Local residents pressuring city to shut down shelters they consider inhumane.

Community groups opposed to the construction of a 3,000-bed migrant shelter on 8 acres of ball fields.

New York City leaders won't stop evictions for adult migrants who've reached their shelter limit.

Criticism of the 30 and 60-day shelter eviction policy as being counterproductive.

Reports of increased illegal activity and violence around migrant shelters.

Texas governor calling New Yorkers hypocrites for their reactions to shelters.

Mayor Adams also accused New Yorkers of hypocrisy regarding shelter protests.

New York City's attempt to repeal or modify right to shelter requirements faced backlash.

Activists' insistence on the right to shelter for everyone leads to a revolving door shelter system.

Mayor Adams' response to Texas governor's threats reflects frustration with the situation.

Mayor's office calls Texas governor a coward for offloading problems to other cities.

Lawsuit by Mayor Eric Adams against 17 bus companies for transporting migrants.

Activists upset about the city's lawsuit against bus companies, claiming it hinders their work.

City's shelters are full, leading to evictions and long lines of people waiting for re-admittance.

Critics argue that the shelter system is not designed for the number of people it's serving.

The city's struggle to balance providing temporary shelter with the unlimited number of asylum seekers.

Activism and protests against every decision made by the city, regardless of the outcome.

New York City council member's bill to end shelter stay limits, advocating for equity.

The paradox of activism leading to more problems in the shelter system and migrant crisis.

Transcripts

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and know this I will continue to bust

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those migrants to Sanctuary cities

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across the United States of

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America but oh they're going to New York

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trust

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me so this could be a huge problem

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because as you can see from the lines

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behind me thousands are still arriving

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here in New York City every single week

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yet local residents are pressuring the

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city to shut down several shelters that

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they say are inhumane which means if

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Texas makes good on this threat the next

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folks to arrive will have nowhere to St

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but on the street from the outset

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community groups did not like the idea

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of usurping 8 Acres of ball fields for

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3,000 bed migrant shelter it has not

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gone away we're still dealing with this

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every day as the migrant crisis

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continues New York City leaders will not

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stop evictions for adult migrants who've

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reached their 30 or 60-day shelter limit

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a shelter system in New York City was

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created to stabilize people this rule

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does exactly the opposite the 30 and

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60-day shelter eviction roles are some

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of the

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cruestv fights and reports of illegal

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activity the randles Island Park

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Alliance says it's time for the city to

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fold its tents remove the Cs and hit the

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road when you see some of the hypocrisy

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of people who are saying bring us your

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tired you're weak your huddle masses

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yearning to be free but not on my

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block so the Texas governor has vowed to

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send more Asylum Seekers to New York

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while calling everyone here A bunch of

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Hypocrites but what nobody's talking

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about is that mayor Adams recently said

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the exact same thing also referring to

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New Yorkers as Hypocrites for protesting

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some of his shelters saying that the

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shelter contribute to violence that they

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occupy public resources and that they

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are bad for the neighborhoods they're in

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but at a recent press conference the

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mayor just laughed it all off and what

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else is he supposed to do just a couple

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of weeks ago when the city tried to

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repeal its right to shelter requirements

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or modify them so that they wouldn't

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have to provide an unlimited number of

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people with temporary shelter activists

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got upset there were rallies there were

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protests there were accusations that the

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mayor and his administration were cruel

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and heartless and had no Humanity in

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their souls even though the city doesn't

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have the resources to house the entire

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World which is impossible yet activists

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were insistent on the right to shelter

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applying to everyone which forced the

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city to start kicking people out of its

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shelters after 30 days just so new

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Asylum Seekers could move in which is

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something else activists are upset about

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they want the shelters to be permanent

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forever but since that's not possible

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the shelter system is now a revolving

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door operation leading many people to

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question whether or not the Asylum

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crisis is helping the very Asylum

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Seekers who are stuck in it and that

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brings us to the real reason why we have

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an asylum crisis in this city to begin

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with and it's because every single time

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City lead tried to care for the people

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everybody says we want to care for they

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get blocked stopped fought against which

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is shocking because polling consistently

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shows that 80% of New Yorkers are in

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favor of right to shelter but the Texas

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governor is going to put that to the

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test which means we're going to find out

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pretty soon where the city stands on

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this and know this I will continue to

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bust those migrates to Sanctuary cities

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across the United States of America

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Adams needs something to do but this

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crisis is about to come to an end in

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just 6 months so this tells us

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everything we need to know about why the

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Asylum crisis is the way it is and it

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also reveals that this entire crisis

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isn't about the people that are coming

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to New York City it's about politics and

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if New York City is really a sanctuary

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for immigrants why are the immigrants

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who are here being treated the way that

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they are getting kicked out of their

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shelters at the same time we've got so

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much activism going on here right now

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that it is starting to conflict with

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itself on the one hand we don't have

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enough shelters on the other hand we

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need more shelters there's also endless

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debate on how long people should be able

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to stay in them some people want it to

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be forever other people think that the

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term limits we have are good because

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those limits help the city free up

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shelter space for new arrivals who come

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every single week and now you've got a

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situation where the mayor's extremely

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frustrated he's implementing the laws

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that were voted for and he's doing it

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with the limited amount of resources

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that the city has yet he's getting all

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the blame for how these things work out

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out but the mayor's response to the

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Texas governor's threats is one many New

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Yorkers will probably appreciate but

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before we look at how New York City is

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going to respond to this latest round of

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threats it's important to understand the

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Texas governor says he's going to

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continue his bus program as long as the

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country's border remains in its current

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state that being said the mayor has a

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few tools at his disposal to fight back

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against another bus program and the

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mayor's not taking the Texas governor's

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criticism of him or his City lying down

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first the mayor's office has called the

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governor of Texas a coward for

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offloading his problems to somebody else

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to deal with and the mayor's office even

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went so far as to mention that crime in

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Texas under Greg evit has risen

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exponentially since he started believe

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who you want to on statistics like that

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but the Adams Administration said it's

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left to pick up the pieces of broken

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policies that use people as political

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ponds while maintaining that the city's

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provided care for over 200,000 people

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since this Crisis began in New York but

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words aren't the only tool the mayor

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plans to use in the face of this in

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January mayor Eric Adams announced that

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he is suing 17 bus companies for their

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role in busing tens of thousands of

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migrants from Texas to New York City

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since a spring of 2022 today's lawsuit

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so last year when Texas started busing

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Asylum Seekers here to New York City

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there was a massive surge in Immigration

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numbers but the city ended up suing the

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very bus companies on which those folks

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were traveling in order to get them to

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stop and this has worked because one of

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the 16 companies involved in that

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operation says they're not going to do

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it anymore and the companies that wish

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to continue transporting people here

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face a blockade of some sort at the

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actual bus terminal and they're limited

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to just dropping off guests at one

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specific location during specific times

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with 48 Hours advance notice and what

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used to effectively be a 24-hour 7-Day a

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week operation is now limited to just a

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few days a week and just a few hours but

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here's where things get interesting in

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New York it is illegal to transport

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someone here so that they can take

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advantage of the city's generous right

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to shelter laws that's why the city city

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thinks they've got standing to sue but

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activists are actually upset that the

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city shut down the busing program which

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was costing the city money caring for

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folks who may not have come here if they

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weren't given a free ticket the city is

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seeking more than $700 million from

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these 17 bus companies to cover the cost

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of carrying and Sheltering these

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migrants as part of the lawsuit the city

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was also requiring these companies to

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post a monetary bond to start covering

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the cost $700 million in Damages related

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to care that's crazy but before we go

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over why activists are upset the mayor

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has been battling this program trying to

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shut it down when the program was still

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active 4,000 people a week were arriving

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in the city those numbers are down

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considerably to around 1,300 people a

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week but if Texas does start sending

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more people here that could change there

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are more ways to get into New York City

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than a bus that goes straight from Texas

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to here you could take a bus part of the

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way and then take another bus part of

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the way plus there's roads Bridges

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trains planes and it may be impossible

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for the mayor to completely close off

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the city's border to just one person

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from one certain part of the world plus

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there are people who would say that

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that's illegal but wait till you hear

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why activists are so upset with the

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mayor for shutting down the initial

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Texas bus program in the first place

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Malo says he is against a lawsuit suing

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these bus companies and adds it has made

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their job more difficult when trying to

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find new arrivals it's a little bit more

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difficult for us to to get a grasp as to

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where they going to exit so we're still

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we're see you know that almost makes it

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seem like the number of people coming

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here remains unchanged because New York

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is such an attractive destination with

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so many things to help Asylum Seekers

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that people would make the journey here

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no matter what and even though it might

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look like the mayor's plan to Block

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Buses coming in from Texas is a win from

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a political standpoint in practice it

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means that people who are coming here

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just have a harder time doing something

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that they already had planned to do when

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they left wherever it is they're from

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and whereas in the past you had people

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arriving at one specific part of this

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very specific location now folks arrive

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everywhere Penn Station Grand Central

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various terminals here roads Planes

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Trains and the limited resources that

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humanitarians have to help are now being

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spread even thinner but now since the

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city's going to war with the companies

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bringing people here there's no standard

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procedure for dropping people off and

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humanitarians have no way of knowing

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where vulnerable folks are going to

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arrive and they're now running around

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the city at all hours of the day trying

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to track down one person from here or

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one person arriving here it's a big mess

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and the most insane thing about this is

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no matter how people end up arriving the

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city's never had any plans to disqualify

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someone for applying for shelter so here

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we have the city on the one hand winning

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points politically but also hurting the

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people it's supposed to care for by

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making their lives tougher and if Texas

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does decide to resume sending larger and

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larger amounts of people to the city and

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if the city continues resisting those

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efforts by just making the journey

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tougher while still offering the help

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people the city is just going to end up

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wasting the little resources that it

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says it has and speaking of resources

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the city's shelters are now so full you

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have lines of people waiting to see if

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the shelter system will reaccept them

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for a place to stay because they've

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started kicking people out can you

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believe that shelter evictions in a

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sanctuary City while at the same time

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you've got activists in syst that the

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people who have been evicted should be

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allowed to stay forever and that we may

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have too many shelters in the first

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place which makes this the most

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confusing development of this story so

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far so behind me this is the line to get

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into the reticketing facility at this

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place everyone who's been evicted from a

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shelter can get a plane ticket bus

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ticket or help with a ride sharing app

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to the destination of their choosing but

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the reason there's a line here is

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because evictions have started which has

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activists fuming yet other activists are

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upset that we have as many shelters as

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we do for some reason the city says they

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have to place these shelter limits

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because they don't have room for

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everyone just last week the city

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received more than 1300 new arrivals

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that's not going away so everyone

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watching this knows the evictions are a

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bad idea because they lead to what you

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see back here but New York City's laws

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stipulate that everyone gets a place to

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stay on a temporary basis even if the

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shelter system is full and when you

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offer for a limited number of resources

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to an unlimited number of people this is

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the predictable result in fact the

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shelter system is now tasked with doing

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something it was never designed to do

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the way that the shelter should be

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operating is they should allow people to

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move in and not force them to move out

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until their time has come to its logical

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conclusion meaning that they've gotten

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the help they need to enter society yet

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The Shelter Systems here have people

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evicted after 30 days when a work permit

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takes a minimum of 6 months and

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obviously this is something that people

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should be and are upset about but it's

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bringing up a question is this the

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city's only option they've got a lot of

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resources but are they doing what they

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have to do to abide by the law or is

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this deliberately cruel we're still

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dealing with this every day as the

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migrant crisis continues New York City

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leaders will not stop evictions for

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adult migrants whove reached their 30 or

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60-day shelter limit critics have called

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the policy so here's the thing the

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mayor's office spent 6 months with local

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activist groups in court going over how

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exactly to implement right to shelter

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when these conditions persist and

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putting up a no V sign on the city's

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shelters and turning people away wasn't

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an idea that was being considered yet

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had the city gone and done that all of

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the folks that you see here would have

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had enough time in the shelter to get

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the requisite assistance yet sadly many

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of the folks getting let go that are now

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here to plead their case for a shelter

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extension are in no better position than

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they were when they got here and that's

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not what a homeless shelter is supposed

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to do people are supposed to be better

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when they leave not worse off in fact

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part of the problem is that people that

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are in line they've filed their Asylum

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paperwork they've gotten everything set

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up with a case worker but since Federal

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Work authorization can take 6 to 8

11:59

months they're now waiting for that to

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happen they can't provide for themselves

12:03

on their own and the second problem

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we've got here is that since right to

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shelter applies to the entire world a

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potentially unlimited number of people

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critics say this means nothing can ever

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be done to address capacity issues at

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the city's limited shelter resources

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which is why we've got revolving

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evictions which help nobody and what's

12:19

upsetting is that after 6 months of

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negotiations this is the compromise

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solution that we got right to shelter

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Remains the law of the land yet it only

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applies on a temporary basis and this is

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the result yet now many of the very same

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people who are in favor of the creation

12:32

of this very same system are now

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activating against it calling the

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mayor's actions cruel and inhumane

12:38

saying he's doing something wrong when

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this is what was agreed on and a judge

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is overseeing it people said it's

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inhumane to put people out during the

12:45

winter time so now they say it's

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inhumane to do it in the summertime it's

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Humane to do in the springtime it's

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inhumane to do in the fall time it's

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always inhumane to have to not be able

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to House

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198,000 people unfortunately this is

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what we see every single time the city

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does anything if they need to build a

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shelter somewhere there are always

13:03

protests there is always local push back

13:05

and then if people can't stay in the

13:06

shelter there's push back if new people

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come and they don't have a place to stay

13:10

there's push back and as you'll soon see

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even with lines of people on the street

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there are still some people advocating

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for certain shelters to go away entirely

13:17

which would just create more of this

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which is very interesting because recent

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polling shows that 80% of New Yorkers

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are in favor of right to shelter just

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not apparently when there is a shelter

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or a facility in their particular

13:29

neighborhood that's always the wrong

13:30

location for some reason which reveals a

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