Gov. Hochul sends National Guard to aid NY’s migrant crisis.
OAN’s James Meyers
11:00 AM – Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Democrat New York Governor Kathy Hochul has called in the National Guard to help with the ongoing migrant crisis in her state.
The announcement came on Monday, which includes an additional 150 National Guard members on top of the already 2,000 members dealing with the flood of migrants.
Additionally, Hochul (D-N.Y.) said 250 of the National Guard members’ main focus will be on “case management” to help assist Venezuelans who came before July 31st, 2023, in applying for Temporary Protected Status, and later on, work authorization.
This comes after the Biden administration announced that illegal immigrants from Venezuela, who have been in the United States since July 31st, 2023, will be eligible to apply for Temporary Protected Status.
“Now that we have the opportunity granted by President Biden to help the Venezuelans who came before July 31st be able to apply for temporary protective status and what follow that literally with the same application, is the work authorization — that coveted work authorization. That’s their ticket to the American Dream,” she said.
“You’ll be helping them get a job, helping them support themselves, helping them leave these shelters, because I believe they did not come all these thousands of miles to live in a shelter with hundreds, if not thousands of others,” Hochul said. “So the National Guard has already been working to survey them. We have different categories. Some people are eligible to work right now if they already came in through the Customs and Border Protection app. There are people qualified for that. There are parolees eligible to work. There are the asylum seekers who need to apply for asylum and wait 180 days. And now we have this new category that allow the expedited work permits for Venezuelans who arrived here earlier.”
Hochul stated that this plan will be costing the state $22 million monthly, due to the deployment of National Guardsmen. She also asserted that she has dedicated over $50 million to support case management all over The Empire State.
Additionally, Democrat New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D-N.Y.) recently expressed that the migrant crisis will “destroy” New York if they do not receive more federal financial support.
President Joe Biden did not meet with Adams but instead met with Hochul in his recent visit to New York.
The Biden administration announced after the visit that Homeland Security would be approving work authorization and deportation delays for close to 470,000 Venezuelans already residing in the U.S.
“After an intensive lobbying effort with the White House and the collaboration that resulted with President Biden being engaged and helping us with that decision on the asylum seekers just a few days ago, that is a path. It is a very strong opportunity for us to start helping some of these people,” Hochul said Monday.
“And the numbers continue to grow, and we’re there to be their partners. But to those who question even why this is happening, this is New York,” she said. “You need to remember this is New York. We celebrate our diversity. We celebrate who we are. We will not be this state if we were not open to immigrants around the world.”
Furthermore, the New York governor said the state is currently covering between 40% to 45% of the housing costs of migrants so far.
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What concerns has Mayor Eric Adams raised about the migrant crisis in New York and its potential impact on the state
Ng these individuals on a path to citizenship,” Hochul said.
The decision to deploy National Guard members to assist with the migrant crisis in New York reflects the growing concern over the influx of migrants into the state. With thousands of migrants arriving from Texas and other border states, the resources and infrastructure in New York have been stretched thin.
Governor Hochul’s decision to call in the National Guard is a proactive measure to ensure that the state can effectively manage the situation and provide assistance to those in need. The additional 150 members will join the already 2,000 Guard members who are working tirelessly to handle the influx of migrants.
One of the main focuses of the National Guard members will be on “case management” for Venezuelans who arrived before July 31st, 2023. They will assist these individuals in applying for Temporary Protected Status and work authorization, which Hochul describes as their “ticket to the American Dream.” By helping them secure employment and support themselves, the aim is to move them out of shelters and towards a more stable future.
The deployment of National Guardsmen will come at a cost to the state, with Hochul estimating a monthly expense of $22 million. However, she assures that the state is committed to providing the necessary support and has allocated over $50 million towards case management across New York.
The migrant crisis in New York has garnered the attention of Mayor Eric Adams, who has expressed concerns that the situation could have devastating consequences if more federal financial support is not received. Adams suggests that without adequate funding, New York could be severely impacted by the influx of migrants.
President Joe Biden, during his recent visit to New York, met with Governor Hochul to discuss the situation. Following their meeting, the Biden administration announced that work authorization and deportation delays would be granted to nearly 470,000 Venezuelans who are already residing in the U.S. This decision is seen as a step towards providing a path to citizenship for these individuals.
In conclusion, Governor Kathy Hochul has taken decisive action by calling in the National Guard to help manage the migrant crisis in New York. With the deployment of additional Guard members and a focus on case management for Venezuelans, the state aims to provide assistance and support to those affected by the crisis. While the financial burden is significant, Hochul and other officials are determined to address the situation and ensure the well-being of both the migrants and the state of New York.
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