New York City Mayor Requests Suspension of Right-to-Shelter Law Amid Migrant Crisis
- Mayor Eric Adams has asked a judge to suspend the requirement to provide shelter to anyone who needs it due to lack of capacity.
- Tens of thousands of migrants have arrived in New York City since last spring, overwhelming the city's shelter system and resources.
- Adams seeks relief from a 1981 court decree establishing the right to shelter, but housing advocates oppose the move and fear more homeless people living on the streets.
- The city has opened more than 150 emergency shelters and hotels to house migrants but is still struggling to keep up with demand.
- The city estimates spending up to $4.5 billion over two years to provide services for migrants, with limited federal and state funding to offset costs.