"NYC Reaches Landmark Settlement on 'Right to Shelter' Policy for Migrants"

New York City has reached a settlement in the legal battle over the "right to shelter" mandate, allowing the city to continue limiting shelter stays for single adult migrants while still being responsible for housing the influx of migrants. Under the deal, younger adult migrants will have up to 60 days in the shelter system, while families with kids can reapply for shelter without meeting specific circumstances. Mayor Eric Adams argued that the city can't cope with the large number of migrants and hailed the settlement as a win, while some politicians criticized the deal as a "slap in the face." Legal Aid also celebrated the agreement, emphasizing that the right to shelter for everyone will be preserved.