Overview

• 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.