NYC Sends Thousands of Migrants Back to Texas, Illinois, and Florida
In response to Texas sending over 45,000 migrants to New York City, the city is now returning some of these individuals. This comes in the wake of a surge of over 200,000 migrants. According to a recent Bloomberg report, New York City has provided over 47,000 one-way tickets, with 4,500 of them directed to Texas. This is part of a voluntary program that moves asylum seekers out of the city.
Top Destinations for Migrants
The main destinations for these migrants include Illinois, Florida, other areas within New York, and Colorado. The ticketing program has significantly reduced the number of asylum seekers dependent on the city. This reduction is also due to the assistance provided for work authorization applications and a policy that limits shelter stays. Most of the migrants travel by plane.
City official Fabien Levy clarified that these are not chartered buses. Instead, they are individual tickets purchased after discussing with the migrants about their preferred destinations.
Texas' Role in Migrant Transportation
Since April 2022, Texas has transported approximately 120,000 migrants to various cities across the country, as per a statement from Governor Greg Abbott's office. The distribution includes over 12,500 migrants to Washington, D.C., over 45,900 to New York City, over 36,900 to Chicago, over 3,400 to Philadelphia, over 19,200 to Denver, and over 1,500 to Los Angeles.
Governor Abbott also mentioned their ongoing battle against Tren de Aragua, a group notorious for brutal violence, kidnapping, extortion, and bribery. He stated that Texas law enforcement has already begun arresting known and suspected members of Tren de Aragua, with the aim to secure their border, defend their communities, and ensure the safety of Texas.
Bottom Line
The ongoing migrant situation in the United States continues to evolve, with cities like New York City and Texas navigating the best ways to handle the influx. The strategies employed, such as the ticketing program, aim to balance the needs of the migrants and the capacity of the cities. What are your thoughts on these developments? Share this article with your friends and let us know your views. Remember, you can also sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is delivered every day at 6pm.
NYC Sends Thousands of Migrants Back to Texas, Illinois, and Florida
In response to Texas sending over 45,000 migrants to New York City, the city is now returning some of these individuals. This comes in the wake of a surge of over 200,000 migrants. According to a recent Bloomberg report, New York City has provided over 47,000 one-way tickets, with 4,500 of them directed to Texas. This is part of a voluntary program that moves asylum seekers out of the city.
