An agreement between New York City officials and advocates human rights determined that some migrants located in said area could lose the right to shelter after 30 days.
According to the mayor of New York, Eric Adamswho in October 2023 asked a court to suspend the shelter requirement in a state of emergency, clarified that they could still enjoy certain protections after the aforementioned period, reported Voz de América.
In this case, the city has the power to determine the situation of each migrant to stay more than 30 days in a shelter, the agreement states.
Those who will be granted more time must demonstrate “significant efforts to resettle,” such as request an appointment with an immigration attorney, in addition to enrolling in a resettlement program, or proving that you are looking for housing.
“This new agreement recognizes the reality we find ourselves in today, reaffirms our shared mission to help those in need and gives us more flexibility to deal with the current crisis”commented the mayor of New York City after announcing the agreement.
Among the points developed is to stop using waiting rooms as shelters, as well as respect for access to bathrooms, showers and food for migrants.
“This agreement safeguards the right to housing in the consent decree, guaranteeing single adults – both lifelong New Yorkers and newcomers – access to housing, basic needs and case management for the transition from accommodation to community housingadded attorney Adriene Holder, of The Legal Aid Society.
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