58,000 Criminal Migrants in NYC: Will Adams & Hochul Finally Rethink Sanctuary Policies?
More than 58,000 illegal migrants who have either been convicted of serious crimes or face charges in their home countries have made their way to New York City, according to shocking new federal data.
These individuals, allowed in by border officials, have become a growing threat to public safety, with some in jail for committing crimes here, while others roam the streets, continuing to engage in criminal activity.
Around 1,000 of these migrants are involved in organized gangs, using city shelters as their base. The troubling part?
New York’s sanctuary city rules protect these criminals from being deported, making it harder for authorities to remove them from the country. It’s time for these policies to end and for local officials to prioritize the safety of legal residents.
When people hear the term “sanctuary,” they often think of offering shelter and protection to those in need.
But in this case, sanctuary means that local police are not allowed to notify Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when an illegal migrant is arrested.
This prevents law enforcement from taking action to deport these individuals, even if they are repeat offenders.
Crime statistics from the NYPD show a sharp increase in criminal activity in areas like Midtown Manhattan, where robberies are up by 90% and felony assaults have jumped by 73% compared to last year. Cops say that 75% of the arrests in Midtown for crimes like robberies and assaults are of migrants.
So how did this happen? The problem started when migrants stopped being properly vetted at the border.
Due to overwhelming numbers and the reduction in detention facilities, many migrants were released into the U.S. without background checks. President Biden’s administration also limited the types of felons who can be deported, leaving some dangerous individuals free to commit crimes.
In addition, new rules prevent ICE from removing migrants who have serious mental health issues.
Some critics, especially from the far left, have downplayed the connection between migrants and crime. They claim immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than U.S. citizens.
However, research tells a different story. Studies by groups like the Federation for American Immigration Reform reveal that illegal migrants are more likely to end up in prison for crimes than legal residents, with certain states seeing rates of crime committed by migrants several times higher than by U.S. citizens.
The truth is clear: the lack of vetting and the protection of criminals under sanctuary-city policies have created a dangerous environment in New York City.
With 58,000 criminal migrants already in the city, it’s time for local leaders like Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul to step up and put an end to these reckless rules.
Mayor Adams has spoken about changing sanctuary policies in the past but has claimed that he faces opposition from a City Council that is soft on crime. While Adams could have pushed for changes to sanctuary laws earlier, he has failed to take decisive action.
He should now work with Governor Hochul to suspend these protections and allow ICE to deport known criminals with the help of the NYPD.
Ultimately, the people of New York need to speak up. If they want a safer city, they need to make their voices heard at the polls. In the last municipal election, voter turnout was low, and left-leaning politicians who support these dangerous sanctuary policies were elected.
For change to happen, New Yorkers must demand safety and vote for leaders who prioritize the well-being of their community over the protection of criminals.
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