Staff Reports
Democratic Mayor Eric Adams of New York City is sounding the alarm about the city’s overflowing population due to the massive influx of immigrants, cautioning that there won’t be any room left and people will end up “sleeping on the streets.” He recognized the city’s long history of immigrants but insisted that the city’s resources have limits. He also argued that it’s “unfair” for immigrants and New York residents to bear the burden of a “global problem,” illegal immigration.
.@NYCmayor Eric Adams says people will soon be ‘on the streets’ due to immigrant influx https://t.co/O44PLFOc3x https://t.co/O44PLFOc3x
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During an appearance on the Fox Nation special The Sanctuary Trap, Mayor Adams emphasized that the city isn’t just using the phrase “we’re out of room” as a catchy slogan, but that it is the harsh reality. He stressed the potential plight of people being forced to sleep on the streets due to the overcrowding.
When asked about stopping the flow of immigrants into the city, Mayor Adams lamented that he’s unable to take action due to city laws and expressed frustration with the lack of support from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, particularly for immigrants engaged in “repeated criminal behavior.”
Nevertheless, the mayor is exploring legal avenues to challenge the laws mandating the city to provide housing for immigrants, contending that the city never intended these resources for migrants and asylum-seekers.
In a recent statement, Adams argued that major cities, including New York City, should not bear the brunt of “managing national problems,” such as illegal immigration. His stance aligns with the revelation that New York City plans to distribute prepaid credit cards to immigrants for purchasing food, with a family of four receiving $1,000 every month. This move drew sharp criticism from Governor Greg Abbott of Texas, who slammed the initiative as “insanity” and decried the situation in New York as “outrageous.”
In short, Mayor Adams is making it clear that the overpopulation problem in New York City, exacerbated by the influx of immigrants, is unsustainable and is calling for a solution to relieve the burden on the city’s resources.
