Many Democrat-run cities have named themselves as a “sanctuary city.” And they claim that they will not cooperate with any Federal attempts to enforce the immigration laws. And want to be welcoming to whoever lands in their city.
Two weeks ago, Muriel Bowser, Washington DC’s mayor, called in the National Guard. She claims that her city is experiencing its own border crisis. And it comes with an increase in homelessness and a large spike in crime.
With Abbott’s announcement that buses were heading to New York, Mayor Eric Adams announced emergency measures to expand the shelter capacity in the city.
Adams and Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser say their cities have been overwhelmed by an influx of asylum-seekers. And that the homeless-shelter systems are filled to capacity. Now both cities are pleading with the federal government for help.
Homeless a growing problem
New York’s Department of Homeless Services has declined to provide figures for how many of those arriving at shelters come from outside New York. There is already a rapid increase in the number of homeless, in both sanctuary cities, due to the rapidly deteriorating economy.
