Tension Escalates as Migrants and Police Scuffle at New York Shelter
On Thursday, April 11th, a chaotic scene unfolded at a Ramada Inn in Yonkers, currently being used as a shelter for asylum seekers, when a confrontation between a group of ...
Tag: Migrant Crisis
New York City Rolls Out Controversial Prepaid Debit Card Program for Migrants
The Adams administration initiated a new program this week distributing prepaid debit cards to migrants, following a controversial $53 million contract agreement with Mobility Capital Finance (MoCaFi), a New Jersey-based ...
LittleAfrica News Newspaper: March 21—March 27, 2024
Local, National, and International News for the Diaspora
Arizona Braces for Migrant Crisis as Federal Shelter Funds Dry Up
A migrant shelter in Arizona is set to scale back operations due to the cessation of federal funding, raising concerns about a potential increase in homelessness and additional financial strains ...
Texas Gains Supreme Court Approval to Enforce New Migrant Detentions and Deportations
The United States Supreme Court cleared the path for Texas on Tuesday, March 19th, to implement a contentious immigration law promptly, permitting state authorities to apprehend and detain individuals they ...
Chicago Initiates Limited Eviction of Migrants From Shelters, Faces Criticism
Chicago has begun the process of evicting migrants from shelters, adhering to a policy implemented by Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration that limits shelter stays to 60 days. However, on the ...
LittleAfrica News Newspaper: March 14—March 20, 2024
Local, National, and International News for the Diaspora
Rising Measles Cases at Chicago Migrant Shelter Prompt Health Response
Chicago has witnessed an increase in measles cases, with a total of five diagnoses traced back to a migrant shelter in the Pilsen neighborhood. This situation underscores a public health ...
Andrew Cuomo Critiques Migrant Crisis Management as “Worst Government Blunder”
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo criticized the handling of the migrant crisis in New York City, labeling it a major oversight by government authorities, including criticisms aimed at current ...
