{"id":3671,"date":"2024-03-16T11:59:03","date_gmt":"2024-03-16T05:59:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usbnews24.com\/?p=3671"},"modified":"2024-03-16T13:00:32","modified_gmt":"2024-03-16T07:00:32","slug":"new-york-city-wont-offer-right-to-shelter-to-some-immigrants-after-30-days-in-deal-with-advocates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/USBnews24.com\/?p=3671","title":{"rendered":"New York City won’t offer ‘right to shelter’ to some immigrants after 30 days in deal with advocates"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some immigrants in New York City could be formally denied emergency housing after officials and human rights advocates agreed to compromise on the interpretation of a unique legal decision that gives the \u201c right to shelter<\/a> \u201d to anyone who asks, the mayor announced Friday.<\/p>\n

Mayor Eric Adams asked a court in October to\u00a0suspend the housing requirement<\/a>\u00a0in a state of emergency, drawing a challenge from The Legal Aid Society and another humanitarian group. The agreement essentially ends the blanket right to shelter for adult immigrants after the first 30 days they receive services. But it entrenches their right to some protections.<\/p>\n

The city can determine on a case-by-case basis whether to allow a migrant to stay in a shelter for more than 30 days, according to the settlement. Additional time will be granted on a showing of \u201csignificant efforts to resettle,\u201d which can include making an appointment with an immigration lawyer, applying for a resettlement program or proof that they’re searching for housing.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis new agreement acknowledges the realities of where we are today, affirms our shared mission to help those in need and grants us additional flexibility to navigate this ongoing crisis,\u201d Adams said in a recorded video announcing the settlement.<\/p>\n