NYC Implements 30-Day Cap on Adult Migrant Shelter Stays

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced that adult migrants admitted into the city's shelter system will now be asked to leave their assigned shelter after 30 days, a reduction from the previous 60-day limit. The policy change is part of ongoing efforts to address the high number of asylum seekers in the city's care. Mayor Adams has called for additional funding and policy interventions from state and federal partners to support the city's efforts. The decision to impose restrictions on adult migrants has faced criticism, and the city may seek to exempt migrants from the right-to-shelter mandate in court.