Biden administration provides aid and protection to Venezuelan migrants in NYC and at the US-Mexico border

President Joe Biden has granted temporary legal status to approximately 472,000 Venezuelans in the U.S., making it easier for them to obtain work permits. New York Governor Kathy Hochul expressed gratitude for the federal government's swift action and stated that the state is ready to assist with work authorization and job placement. However, leaders in New York City, including Mayor Eric Adams, are urging the administration to extend Temporary Protected Status to migrants from countries other than Venezuela. The developments come amidst ongoing protests in Staten Island over the use of former senior living facilities as migrant shelters.