NY legislators urge Biden to declare state of emergency, expedite work permits and lead urgent response to asylum crisis

New York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar on Thursday released an open letter to United States President Joseph Biden urging him to lead a “robust and comprehensive response” to address the refugee and migrant influx of Caribbean and other immigrants in New York City.

Fifty-four elected Officials in New York City from the State Senate, State Assembly and City Council signed the letter by Rajkumar, who represents the 38th Assembly District in Queens.