Immigration
As cities struggle to shelter migrants, calls for federal action grow
State and local leaders have resorted to desperate measures—sometimes circumventing the federal government—to find housing and support for the influx of asylum seekers. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup.
Why some Wisconsin lawmakers and local officials have changed their minds about letting undocumented immigrants drive
“If we suddenly kicked out all of the people here, the undocumented, our dairy farms would collapse,” one lawmaker said. “We have to come up with a solution.”
New Florida Law Invalidates Out-of-State Licenses for 'Undocumented Immigrants’
It is not clear how the state will roll out the requirement, or which out-of-state licenses it will declare invalid.
GOP Governors Respond to Texas' Call for Troops at Border
Four more governors have joined a growing list of Republican-led states sending personnel to the U.S.-Mexico border. But is it effective? Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup.
As Title 42 Comes to an End, El Paso Declares State of Emergency
El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser said asylum-seekers are camping out on the sidewalks and staying at shelters in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, under the false notion that they will be allowed to enter the U.S. once Title 42 expires.
Texas Governor Hires 'Border Czar' to Accelerate Wall Construction
Mike Banks, a recently retired Border Patrol agent, will work with the Texas National Guard and state troopers to find ways to deter people from crossing the border illegally.
What the Mayors Discussed When They Met With Biden
Immigration and how cities are spending federal funding were among the topics that came up during the White House meeting.
'We Need a Plan': Mayors Want Biden to Take Action On Migrant Crisis
Democratic and Republican mayors are pushing for major reforms. New York City Mayor Eric Adams spoke to Route Fifty about his efforts to coordinate with other city leaders on the issue.
Overwhelmed With Migrant Arrivals, NYC has Planned Tent Shelter to be Built in a Bronx Flood Zone
Road leading to the isolated Orchard Beach parking lot has been dubbed by locals “Lake Orchard.”
GOP Governors Bus Migrants to Blue Cities, but Many Exit in Red States
Many migrants sent to Washington, D.C., and New York are disembarking before they arrive.
Dozens of State and Local Officials Press Biden to Increase Refugee Resettlement in US
“We can and must do more," they say. The Biden administration pledged to ramp up resettlements. But even with deepening humanitarian crises unfolding in Ukraine, Afghanistan and other nations, refugee admissions fell to a historic low in fiscal 2021.
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