Mayors urge Biden to tackle migrant crisis in DC.
Dem Mayors Go to DC To Demand Biden Address Migrant Crisis
Democratic mayors across the country are demanding that the Biden administration give them more help with the record-shattering influx of illegal immigrants.
Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson and Denver mayor Mike Johnston are heading to Washington, D.C., to meet with Biden administration officials overseeing various parts of the immigration process, as well as members of Congress, Politico reported Wednesday. New York City mayor Eric Adams was scheduled to join the trip but at the last minute abruptly changed his plans, the New York Post reported Thursday.
Johnson, Johnston, and Adams are three of five big-city Democratic mayors who on Wednesday sent a letter to President Joe Biden demanding more aid money. While Biden has requested $1.4 billion from Congress to help the cities, the mayors are asking for $5 billion, the Associated Press reported.
The mayors did not say whether they will meet with Biden on Thursday. A New York City Hall spokesman would not tell the Post why Adams bailed out of the meeting, only saying that “he is coming back to deal with a matter.”
The migrant crisis worsened after Biden allowed Title 42, a Trump-era border security measure, to lapse in May. Since then, the Border Patrol has logged the highest-ever number of migrants entering the United States per day, the Washington Free Beacon reported in September. In response, Democrats such as Adams and New York governor Kathy Hochul have turned on the migrants they once claimed to support, with Adams saying that unrestrained migration will “destroy” New York City.
New York is taking in 10,000 migrants every month, the mayor said in September.
The crisis has also increased tensions between Democratic mayors and the Biden administration. The relationship between Adams, who has repeatedly criticized the president’s handling of the situation, and Biden has deteriorated to such a point that the two are avoiding each other at events, Politico reported in September. Johnson, a far-left “defund the police” advocate, said at a Wednesday press conference that cities have “borne the brunt of the responsibility here” and that “the federal government has to do more.”
What are the key arguments made by the Democratic mayors in their letter to President Biden requesting an additional $5 billion in aid to deal with the influx of illegal immigrants in their cities
Of apprehensions at the US-Mexico border, with hundreds of thousands of migrants attempting to enter the country illegally. This surge in illegal immigration has overwhelmed border facilities and created a humanitarian crisis.
In response to the growing crisis, Democratic mayors from major cities are traveling to Washington, D.C., to demand more assistance from the Biden administration. The mayors include Brandon Johnson of Chicago, Mike Johnston of Denver, and Eric Adams of New York City. They are seeking a significant increase in aid money from the federal government to help deal with the influx of illegal immigrants in their cities.
The mayors sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting an additional $5 billion in aid, above the $1.4 billion that Biden has already requested from Congress. They argue that the current level of funding is insufficient to address the scale of the problem and that more resources are needed to provide support to the migrants and alleviate the strain on local communities.
While the mayors are meeting with administration officials responsible for immigration matters and members of Congress, it is unclear whether they will have a direct meeting with President Biden. However, their presence in Washington underscores the urgency and seriousness of the situation.
It is worth noting that not all mayors initially planned to be part of the delegation. New York City mayor Eric Adams was scheduled to join the trip but changed his plans at the last minute. The reason for this sudden change is unknown, as city officials have not provided an explanation.
The migrant crisis at the US-Mexico border has been a major challenge for the Biden administration. The decision to allow the Trump-era border security measure, Title 42, to lapse in May has contributed to the surge in illegal immigration. As a result, the Border Patrol has recorded the highest ever number of apprehensions, putting immense pressure on resources and infrastructure.
The demands of these Democratic mayors reflect the growing frustration and concern among local leaders about the impact of the migrant crisis on their communities. They argue that the federal government must provide additional support to help manage the situation effectively.
As the mayors make their case in Washington, it remains to be seen how President Biden and his administration will respond. The outcome of these discussions will have significant implications for the handling of the migrant crisis and the allocation of resources to address this ongoing challenge.
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