Impact of Illegal Immigration on New York City Tourism and Housing

New York City has become more expensive for tourists due to Mayor Eric Adams converting hotels into shelters for migrants, leading to increased hotel room costs and soaring rents across the city.

Immigration and Work Permits in the United States

More than 40 mayors and county officials in the United States are urging President Joe Biden to expedite work permits for millions of migrants released into the country, stating that it would be a positive step forward to provide legal authorization for work to long-term undocumented immigrants and recent arrivals. The request comes as recent waves of mass immigration have led to most job growth under Biden going to newly arrived migrants, while native-born Americans experience stagnant job growth.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams suggesting migrants become lifeguards

New York City Mayor Eric Adams suggests having newly arrived migrants become lifeguards at public pools and beaches due to their swimming abilities, advocating for expedited work permits for them.

Immigration and Employment in Chicago

Chicago's progressive Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing for more work permits for illegal immigrants in the city, despite high black unemployment rates. There have been issues with the slow approval of work permits and outbreaks of diseases in migrant shelters.

Work Permits for Asylum Seekers in America

Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez criticizes the practice of giving work permits to asylum seekers in America, stating that it perpetuates the situation where they will eventually be found lacking merit to be in the country.

Chicago Mayor Advocating for Work Permits for Illegal Migrants

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is urging President Biden to grant work permits to nearly 500,000 illegal migrants living in Illinois, stating that the city can welcome another 400,000 to 700,000. Johnson emphasizes the need for economic opportunities for undocumented individuals to build better lives in Chicago or elsewhere.

Denver shutting migrant shelters and seeking housing for newcomers

The city of Denver is shutting migrant shelters and asking local property owners to house newcomers to reduce budget deficit. The move sees shelters being consolidated and migrants being connected with housing through non-profits.