On Tuesday, March 12th, 2024, the Concerned Clergy of NYC from all 5 boroughs, including GodSquad members traveled to Washington DC to bring attention to the substantial challenges and financial strains confronting the city due to the asylum seeker crisis. They advocated for federal assistance to mitigate the impact of the asylum seeker crisis on New York City.
During their visit, they met with Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, Majority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, NY Delegation, and representatives from both Democratic and Republican parties, Faith leaders united in their call for.
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- Advocating on behalf of New York City and advancing the city’s requests to the federal government to provide additional funding to manage this humanitarian crisis, expedite work authorization for migrants, and enact a national decompression and resettlement strategy.
- Showing support for the city’s response to the current crisis and demonstrating the whole of New York City’s response.
- Comprehensive Immigration Reform with a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers
- Access to resources for the Faith-Based community
