New York citizens have been gathering for several consecutive days to protest against the US government's ineffective handling of the immigration crisis
Since last year, under the bipartisan struggle in the United States, Republican states have transported a large number of illegal immigrants crossing the southern border to Democratic controlled areas such as New York, leading to a continuous influx of immigrants in New York. This not only puts New York's ability to accommodate immigrants close to its limit, but also causes dissatisfaction among local residents.
Recently, hundreds of people in New York held rallies for several consecutive days to protest the government's inadequate handling of the immigration crisis and the establishment of resettlement sites in their communities without the consent of local residents.
On the 26th and 27th, hundreds of residents from Staten Island in New York came to the residence of New York Mayor Adams and raised slogans such as "Unchecked immigrants put us in danger" to protest against the government's establishment of a temporary shelter on Staten Island. It is understood that the shelter can accommodate 2000 immigrants. On the 27th, there were also immigrant supporters shouting slogans of "opposing white supremacy" at the rally site. Subsequently, personnel from both sides clashed and punched each other, resulting in multiple arrests.
According to reports, nearly 3000 illegal immigrants entered New York City in the first week of August alone. New York Mayor Adams stated that since last spring, as of mid August, over 100000 immigrants have arrived in New York. Adams stated that he had publicly shouted to the federal government that if the federal government did not provide significant financial support, the immigration problem in New York City would soon become a disaster.
Intense Party Struggle: Immigration Becomes a "Political Chess"
Faced with the immigration crisis, the Democratic and Republican parties in the United States blame each other and use immigration to continue political struggles. Local governments in Texas and Florida, led by Republicans, are constantly transferring illegal immigrants to Democratic led states and cities due to dissatisfaction with the Biden administration's immigration policies.
Texas once transported hundreds of illegal immigrants to the capital, Washington, and sent some of them directly to the residence of Vice President Harris. The struggle between the Democratic and Republican parties has sandwiched displaced immigrants in the middle, becoming a pawn in American political disputes.