Local leaders are currently struggling to house more than 57,000 asylum seekers in the city's care — with more arriving each week.
In an interview with"CBS Mornings," Adams said the urgency of providing support is a"national issue" that needs immediate action as the city grapples financial demands putting pressure on essential municipal services. Adams said the city is on pace to spend billions in migrant care this fiscal year.
The mayor's office outlined specific requests for President Joe Biden's administration aimed at effectively managing the crisis and preventing a potential expenditure of over $12 billion across three fiscal years. While underscoring the immediate need for financial assistance, Adams also said that it is important that Congress addresses the root causes of the crisis, saying,"we have to ensure that we have real immigration reform, because it's going to continue."
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