Immigration News Today: Crisis Hits New York State’s Refugee Agencies
Fisayo Okare
Mar 05, 2025
New York NY USA-September 15, 2022 A sign hanging on the fence of the Church of St. Francis Xavier in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York welcomes immigrants and refugees. Photo: Shutterstock
New York
Crisis hits New York state’s refugee agencies:
New York state’s 10 refugee resettlement agencies, located in Buffalo (4), Rochester (2), Syracuse (1), Utica (1), Binghamton (1) and Albany (1), are in limbo, as are similar agencies around the nation. — Spectrum News 1
Experts say that ambiguity in the laws governing janitors and porters in New York City allows exploitation to continue unchecked. — Documented
2 Democrats begin investigation of move to drop Adams charges:
In a Sunday letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, lawmakers cited a former prosecutor’s resignation letter alleging a quid pro quo: dropping a case in exchange for Adams’ help with immigration policy. — The New York Times
As uncertainty grows, Syracuse holds virtual immigration briefing:
The meeting comes as refugee resettlement agencies nationwide find themselves in an uncertain situation. — Spectrum News 1
Around the U.S.
Two leaders of group suspected of smuggling 20,000 immigrants arrested in LA:
https://documentedny.com/2025/03/05/new-york-refugee-resettlement/
