Overview

• New York City's James Madison High School temporarily housed nearly 2,000 migrants due to severe weather conditions, causing students to switch to remote learning for one day.
• Claims that the school was permanently shut down to house migrants are false; the migrants were relocated due to a storm and students returned to in-person learning the next day.
• Mayor Eric Adams defended the decision, stating that the city has always used school buildings during emergencies and that he would not put children in harm's way.
• Parents and community members expressed outrage at the decision, arguing that it prioritized migrants over the education of their children.
• New York City has seen an influx of over 160,000 migrants since mid-2022, leading to calls for federal assistance in managing the crisis.