The Democratic mayors of New York City and Washington DC are calling on the Biden administration to address what they say is a surge of migrants seeking asylum after travelling from Republican-controlled border states to their cities.
About 5,200 migrants from Texas and 1,100 from Arizona were bussed to Washington in recent monthsWashington and New York's Mayors say the practice shows "no regard" for asylum seekers' human rights
"The mere fact that they sent people out of their states, people who were seeking refuge in our country, then sent them away — did they deny that?" he asked.New York Mayor Eric Adams says Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey have failed in their responsibility to migrants.While they have been big on political theatre, the trips have fallen short on impact.
However, Ms Bowser said asylum seekers were being "tricked" because many do not arrive at their final destinations and some were being ditched at Washington's Union Station, near the US Capitol and the White House.Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser says asylum seekers are being tricked by governors of border states.
Republicans on the House Homeland Security Committee — who have been critical of the White House — were unable to contain their glee on social media. On Thursday, Mr Adams further emphasised the influx of migrants into New York and said the city had a legal and moral obligation to provide people shelter, while also condemning Texas and Arizona."This city was already dealing with a shelter population, and we're going to need help to deal with this unprecedented surge."Earlier this week, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the Biden administration was looking into the mayors' concerns.$4.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
US President Joe Biden tests positive to COVID-19Joe Biden, the oldest person ever to serve as president of the United States, has tested positive for COVID-19, is experiencing mild symptoms and will continue working but in isolation, the White House says. 7NEWS
Read more »
US President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild symptoms'Up to this point, the 79-year-old&x27;s ability to avoid the virus seemed to defy the odds.
Read more »
‘Sad to see’ President Joe Biden ‘mentally disintegrate’ before our eyes: Bernardi
Read more »
US President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19US President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 and according to the White House is experiencing 'very mild symptoms'.
Read more »
Biden to announce new steps to tackle climate crisis amid ferocious US heatwave – livePresident not expected to declare climate emergency despite calls from Democrats – follow all the latest news
Read more »
Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan trip ‘not a good idea right now’, says BidenUS military advises against House speaker’s reported trip as president is due to talk to Xi Jinping for first time in four months
Read more »