Representatives Adriano Espaillat, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Congressional Delegation Champion Asylum Seekers Amid Protests
"We are facing a critical moment in the nation, and we are standing in solidarity in our fight to support new arrivals and welcome migrant families." - Rep. Espaillat
NEW YORK, NY – Today, following a member delegation led by Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez(NY-14), members issued the following joint statement after their assessment tour of New York City facilities designated to support and house recently arrived asylum seekers.
"Since Spring 2022, New York City has welcomed around 110,000 migrants and has opened over 200 emergency shelter sites to support these new arrivals. What we are witnessing in New York City is happening in communities around the nation, and we must address this crisis head on to ensure federal support of newly arrived families," said Members. "Today's congressional trip served to organize members of Congress as we continue our collective efforts to urge for additional federal resources, extension of TPS, and work authorizations to support migrant families with the humanity and dignity they deserve."
Espaillat and Ocasio-Cortez were joined by Reps: Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Nydia M. Velazquez (NY-07), Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and Mike Quigley (IL-05).