Staff Reports
New York City's challenge to care for a large number of migrants has become a political headache for President Biden. Lanhee Chen, a Republican strategist, attributes the city's permissive environment to "bad local policies" and inadequate enforcement of federal immigration laws. This problem is not exclusive to New York City, as other cities governed by the Democratic Party, such as Boston, Chicago, and Philadelphia, are also experiencing the effects of lenient immigration policies.
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Even Democratic governors, such as Maura Healey of Massachusetts, have criticized the Biden administration's "crisis of inaction" regarding immigration enforcement. Christopher Hahn, a former Democratic consultant, believes that the federal government should bear the cost of addressing immigration issues and urges Biden to take immediate action to allow migrants to legally work.
The White House has defended Biden's immigration policies, stating that efforts are being made to enhance operations by coordinating with state and local officials. Biden's average immigration job approval, however, is negative, indicating that the majority of Americans disapprove of his approach. Due to the influx of migrants, New York City may incur a financial burden of nearly $12 billion over the next three years.
Despite criticism from liberal Democrats like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, mayoral candidate Eric Adams maintains that the federal government must provide the necessary resources to adequately care for the migrants. Adams warns that without adequate support, the city may be in danger of disintegrating under the pressure. The situation in New York City functions as a cautionary tale regarding the repercussions of lax immigration policies and insufficient enforcement. President Biden must resolve these issues before they further undermine the credibility of his administration.
