NYC Modifies 'Right to Shelter' Amid Migrant Crisis

The new agreement, aimed at managing the influx of migrants, limits adult stays to 30 days with certain conditions for extension.

Mayor Eric Adams announces a new agreement with the Legal Aid Society, modifying NYC's 'Right to Shelter' law to address the migrant crisis.
The revised agreement limits adult migrants to 30 days of shelter, with potential extensions under specific conditions.
The settlement aims to manage the influx of over 183,000 migrants since 2022, while preserving the core right to shelter for New Yorkers.
Legal Aid Society and city officials highlight the agreement's balance between crisis management and maintaining shelter access.
The federal government is urged to provide additional support and a national solution to the ongoing migrant crisis.