NYC Gazette

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On June 22, 2023, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) and Rep. Jerry Nadler (NY-12) penned a letter, signed by the entire New York House Democratic Delegation, to President Biden and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas urging them to consider providing humanitarian parole for migrants who entered the United States during the Title 42 policy.

The implementation of humanitarian parole would expedite access to employment authorization documents (EAD) allowing migrants to gain independence by earning an income that goes toward housing, food, and other essentials.

“Several cities and states across the country such as New York are welcoming asylum seekers with open arms,” said Rep. Meeks. “However, resources to aid them in their transition are limited. The asylum seekers have made a dangerous journey to our borders to ensure safety and seek opportunities to support their families. It is imperative that we continue to support them as a nation during this time of crisis. Implementing a case-by-case determination for humanitarian parole and expediting employment authorization documents would allow asylum seekers to join the workforce, provide for themselves and their families and contribute to our economy.” 

“Our immigration system is extraordinarily outdated,” said Rep. Nadler. “As a result, many asylum seekers are in a situation where they are unable to provide for their families, despite their desire and willingness to work and contribute to their communities.  The Biden Administration should consider using every tool at its disposal to create a fair, just, and humane immigration system, and that includes a case-by-case determination for humanitarian parole for asylum seekers as they wait for the ability to file their asylum claim.”

The letter also requests for additional resources to mobilize United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and DHS personnel be sent to cities and states processing higher numbers of migrants. 

To see the full letter, click HERE.

Original source can be found here.