NYC Deputy Mayor Discusses City’s Response to Potential Mass Deportations

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Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom of New York City recently discussed the city’s handling of incoming migrants, stating that there are plans underway to respond to possible mass deportations under the Trump administration but did not provide specific details. She noted that over 223,000 migrants have entered New York, but acknowledged that the population of those in the city’s care has been decreasing for 19 consecutive weeks. Although the costs have exceeded $6 billion, Williams-Isom defended the city’s expenditure on housing and feeding migrants, arguing that the city has seen savings despite criticism, and that their approach provides an opportunity for shared state responsibility.

NYC Deputy Mayor Discusses Plans to Respond to Potential Mass Deportations

Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom disclosed the city’s quiet preparations to respond to possible large-scale deportations under the Trump administration on Monday. She confirmed their legal teams are actively strategizing to ensure the safety and protection of immigrants in the city.

Key Points

• Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom exclusively discussed with NY1 the city’s handling of the ongoing migrant crisis and its strategy for the incoming Trump administration.
• Williams-Isom vowed to protect immigrants amidst preparation for new immigration policies under President-elect Donald Trump.
• She reflected on the city’s decisions during the peak of the crisis.

“Despite the noise around this issue, New Yorkers can be proud of our efforts to protect people, and we intend to continue doing so,” Williams-Isom said. Over 223,000 migrants have arrived in NYC, yet the demographic under city care has continuously decreased for 19 consecutive weeks.

In efforts to manage the situation, the city plans to keep migrant families with young children in the same shelter for up to 60 days. This is a response to the forced relocation of families far from their original schools. “The city’s implementation of shelter limit policies and other controversial decisions were challenging yet necessary,” the Deputy Mayor stated.

Currently, the city provides care for over 58,000 migrants, a decrease from a peak of 69,000. This reduction has allowed the closing of emergency sites like Randall’s Island.

Williams-Isom revealed the city spent over $6 billion on housing and feeding migrants, despite criticism over debit cards use and expensive no-bid contracts. She said that amidst the savings, the highest cost in this crisis was housing. The city is also looking at lease renewals to save money.

Regarding the city’s decision to resettle migrants upstate and the use of controversial vendor DocGo, Williams-Isom admitted the importance of using vendors with a more profound understanding of case management for this population. However, she does not regret the decision, as it pushed the state to share responsibility.

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