Abbott commends Hochul, Adams for pressuring Biden on illegal immigration surge.
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
6:12 PM – Thursday, September 28, 2023
Texas Governor Greg Abbott visited Manhattan and gave a speech in which he praised Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul for further pressuring President Joe Biden to take additional action to address the migrant situation.
Abbott’s (R-Texas) Wednesday speech had New Yorkers flabbergasted, due to the assumption of many progressive voters that the GOP and Democrats would never agree on anything.
Abbott is now requesting the New York officials’ support in his call for President Biden to implement former immigration laws and adopt a tougher posture on the matter in order to stop the flow of illegal immigrants at the border.
“This is unsustainable, and those are the words of your mayor,” Governor Abbott said about Mayor Adams (D-N.Y.).
The Roosevelt Hotel, where thousands of the immigrants that Abbott has bused into New York from Texas are currently residing, is across the street from the city’s migrant reception facility.
He asserted that he has only transported 15,800 migrants thus far, a number that the city does not publicly contest.
“What is going on in New York, is calm and organized, compared to the real chaos from what we see on the border,” Abbott said. “Not every day, but every hour of every day.”
However, the origins of the remaining 102,000 migrants since last year are unclear.
If there was any sort of database of migrant tracking, specifically in terms of who and where these migrants are coming from, city officials would not offer clear answers or allow access to it.
For instance, Mayor Eric Adams slammed the federal authorities just last week for asserting that 40% of migrants in the city’s shelter system are Venezuelan and now eligible for work permits, even putting up a whiteboard and declaring that only 9,500 migrants are eligible.
“I just want to go over some very clear numbers, so we can have some accurate reporting because I think there was a lack of clarity on the numbers,” Adams said.
Although they claim to have only interviewed 70% of the migrants already in the city’s care, the city on Wednesday walked that statement back and now claims that at least 22,000 refugees are Venezuelan.
Following a debate with reporters, Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom boldly asserted that these figures are “not a top priority” for New Yorkers.
“I understand that this is an important issue…but please don’t tell me it’s because the public is dying to know the numbers of Venezuelans,” Williams-Isom said.
City officials went on to say that they would soon distribute fliers to migrants, both within the city and at the border.
The posters will reportedly inform illegal immigrants that they will not be given access to a hotel room, that New York is a costly place to live, and that the city will not assist them in getting a work visa.
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What concerns have been raised regarding the lack of a comprehensive migrant tracking database and the discrepancies in reported numbers?
Title: Texas Governor Greg Abbott Urges New York Officials to Address Migrant Situation
Introduction
In a surprising turn of events, Texas Governor Greg Abbott visited Manhattan and delivered a speech praising Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul for their efforts in pressuring President Joe Biden to take additional action to address the migrant situation. This unexpected show of unity has left many progressive voters astonished, as they believed that the Republican and Democratic parties would never agree on any issue. Governor Abbott is now seeking the support of New York officials in his call for President Biden to implement former immigration laws and adopt a tougher stance to curb the flow of illegal immigrants across the border.
Abbott’s Plea for Action
During his speech, Governor Abbott emphasized the unsustainability of the current migrant situation, using the words of Mayor Adams himself. The Republican governor argued that the chaos witnessed at the border far surpasses the orderly and organized conditions in New York City, specifically at the Roosevelt Hotel, where thousands of immigrants transported from Texas are currently residing. While Governor Abbott claimed to have only transported 15,800 migrants thus far, the origins of the remaining 102,000 migrants since last year remain unclear, with New York City officials providing ambiguous responses.
Lack of Migrant Tracking Database
The lack of a comprehensive database tracking the origins, identities, and locations of migrants has raised concerns among citizens and journalists alike. City officials have been evasive when questioned about the existence of such a database, neither providing clear answers nor granting access to it. Mayor Adams, for instance, publicly challenged federal authorities’ assertion that 40% of migrants in the city’s shelter system are Venezuelans eligible for work permits. While he argued that only 9,500 migrants are eligible, the city later revised this number to at least 22,000 after conducting further interviews. These discrepancies have led to a lack of clarity and transparency, leaving many New Yorkers concerned.
City Officials Prioritize Other Matters
Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom dismissed the importance of accurately addressing the number of Venezuelan refugees, stating that it is not a top priority for New Yorkers. Despite the significant impact these figures have on immigration policies and resource allocation, city officials downplayed their significance, asserting that the public is not actively seeking this information. This lack of urgency further complicates the efforts to grasp the full extent of the migrant situation and hinder effective solutions.
Conclusion
Governor Abbott’s visit to Manhattan and his appeal for support from New York officials to address the migrant situation has drawn attention to the complex issue of immigration. The unexpected display of unity between political parties in their efforts to find common ground demonstrates that cross-party collaboration is possible, even on contentious matters. The lack of a migrant tracking database and the discrepancies in reported numbers highlight the need for transparency and accurate information in order to make informed decisions and effectively manage the current crisis. It is critical that federal, state, and local authorities work together to find sustainable solutions that protect the interests of both immigrants and the host communities.
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