Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she plans to travel to Washington, D.C., on Friday to petition Congress and the White House to reach a deal on border security.
Hochul, who has promoted New York as a sanctuary state for illegal immigrants, said during Tuesday's budget presentation that he would “return on Friday to advocate for effective immigration reform, stronger borders, and increased support from the U.S. government” in Washington, D.C. He said he was heading to . federal government in new york. ”
“New York continues to carry the burden of sheltering more than 69,000 immigrants,” Hochul said.
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Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has promoted New York state as a sanctuary state for illegal immigrants, said during Tuesday's budget announcement that she would use “Friday to advocate for effective immigration reform, strong borders, and more support from the government.” I'm heading to Washington, DC.” federal government. ” (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
“From day one, I have said that it is ultimately the federal government's responsibility to address this crisis,” Hochul said. “Congress, especially the House of Representatives and the White House, must remain at the negotiating table until we restore the rule of law at our borders, fix our asylum system, and provide relief to states like New York that are burdened with this problem. “It has been a burden for too long. ”
“But until federal policy changes and the flow of new arrivals slows, we will be swimming against the tide,” Hochul said.
Hochul also said her proposals include: $2.4 billion That money will be used to fund a massive influx of immigrants into New York, which he says is “the right thing to do” for immigrants and New York City.
“As New York City is forced to cut back on essential services, thousands of people are sleeping on the streets, and when their quality of life is dramatically affected, businesses must “We also know that we will no longer be doing business in New York.”
“We will continue to focus on permitting security work and bringing migrant and asylum workers to work,” Hochul said. “Let them work, that's exactly what they came here for.”
Immigrants gather outside the Roosevelt Hotel, where dozens of recently arrived migrants are camped out trying to find temporary housing in New York City, August 2, 2023. (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)
“That will continue to be our focus,” she added.
New York's governor once again touted the Empire State as a sanctuary state for illegal immigrants, but also said the blame for the immigration crisis lies at the feet of the federal government.
Hochul's budget proposal includes, “As the migrant crisis continues, we will continue to support New York City and other parts of the state's efforts to safely manage the influx with an appropriate humanitarian response. The budget adds an additional $2.4 billion.”
FOX News Digital has reached out to Hochul's office for comment.
Migrants wait to be processed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection after crossing the Rio Grande River into the U.S. from Mexico in Eagle Pass, Texas, Oct. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
The influx of immigrants to New York could be politically detrimental to Democratic candidates, as the state is expected to be a battleground this election season.
The annual address in Albany comes as both Republicans and Democrats are increasing their focus on New York as a potential battleground state for the U.S. House of Representatives in November, adding national importance to the governor's agenda this year. Added levels.
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Mr. Hochul's budget proposal comes a week after her State of the Union address in which she outlined her 2024 agenda.
Among the proposals Hochul announced were policies aimed at curbing retail theft, improving mental health treatment and funding and incentives to increase housing supply.
