NYC Enforces Stricter Time Limits on Migrant Shelter Stays

New rules require adult migrants without young children to find alternative housing after 30 days unless extensions are granted.

The new policy impacts approximately 15,000 adult migrants currently in the city’s shelters.
Migrants can apply for extensions if they meet specific criteria, such as pending immigration hearings or medical needs.
Critics argue the policy could increase street homelessness and fails to provide adequate time for migrants to find stable housing.
Mayor Eric Adams defends the policy, citing the strain on the city's resources and the ongoing influx of new arrivals.
Other cities like Denver, Chicago, and Boston are also implementing stricter shelter stay limits for migrants.