NYC home to nearly 60k ‘criminal’ migrants: Report
New York City is facing a major crisis as it grapples with over 58,000 illegal migrants who have criminal convictions or charges pending. According to data obtained by the New York Post, 7.7% of the city’s illegal migrant population fall into this category, with 1,153 being suspected or known gang members.
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., expressed shock at the Democrats’ efforts to protect criminals who are in the country illegally. She criticized the use of taxpayer dollars to provide housing, food, and healthcare to these individuals, calling for cooperation with ICE to have them deported.
The situation in New York City is reflective of the nationwide trend, with 8.6% of the 7.8 million illegal immigrants in the United States having criminal convictions or charges pending. Kenneth Genalo, who heads ICE’s New York City office, warned that it would take a lifetime to clear the city of these criminals if policies did not change.
Members of the New York City council also voiced their concerns, blaming the city’s sanctuary laws for the crisis. Councilman Robert Holden and Council Minority Leader Joe Borelli criticized the laws for endangering law-abiding citizens.
Mayor Eric Adams has called for a reevaluation of the city’s sanctuary policies, suggesting that individuals suspected of serious crimes should be turned over to federal authorities. However, he has faced pushback from the city council on this issue.
The mayor’s office attributed the city’s struggles to the Biden administration’s handling of the border crisis. Spokesperson Kayla Mamelak emphasized the need to address individuals who repeatedly commit violent crimes in the city and to fix the nation’s unsuccessful border policies.
As New York City grapples with this complex issue, it is clear that a comprehensive approach is needed to address the presence of criminal migrants in the city. Collaboration between local, state, and federal authorities will be essential in ensuring the safety and security of all residents.
