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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a partnership with Catholic Charities to transport illegal immigrants to their desired destination, whether it be the U.S.-Canada border or other cities in the United States. This move has been met with both praise and criticism from the public.
The mayor has been vocal in his disapproval of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to bus illegal immigrants to New York City, a move that has put a strain on the city’s resources. Adams has stated that the city is helping those who wish to go somewhere else, but not pushing or forcing them to do so. He has also noted that many of the immigrants have other destinations in mind, such as Canada or warmer states, and the city is helping them with the reticketing process.
Republican New York Representative Elise Stefanik, who is co-chair of the House Northern Border Caucus, has expressed her concern about the use of taxpayer dollars for this effort. She believes that the citizens of New York deserve answers and should not be forced to pay for illegal immigrants to violate their parole and escape the law.
The influx of illegal immigrants to New York City has been attributed to Democratic El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser, Democratic Colorado Governor Jared Polis, and Governor Abbott. Mayor Adams recently reported that the city has received around 40,000 illegal immigrants. In response, he traveled to El Paso in January and spent a night in a shelter set up for illegal migrants.
Catholic Charities has yet to comment on the partnership with New York City. However, the organization has a long history of providing aid to those in need and this effort appears to be no different. The organization is helping those who wish to pursue their dreams of a better life by providing transportation to their desired destination.
The decision to transport illegal immigrants to other cities has sparked a heated debate among citizens and politicians alike. While some are in support of the effort, others are concerned about the use of taxpayer dollars for this purpose. Ultimately, it remains to be seen how this decision will affect New York City and its citizens in the long run.
The preceding article is a summary of an article that originally appeared on The Daily Caller
