New York, NY—Yesterday, the Adams administration submitted a revised court filing seeking to suspend Right to Shelter protections during states of emergencies for both asylum seekers and longer-term shelter residents.
Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition:
“New York City’s Right to Shelter laws are an essential component of how our city cares for our most vulnerable populations and ensures the health and safety of every unhoused family or individual.