Mayor Adams suggested immigrants could help solve lifeguard shortage due to swimming skills, if given work permits quickly.
Advocates criticized Adams for implying that immigrants' dangerous journey means they would be good lifeguards, highlighting need for work authorization.
City Hall clarified Adams aims to fill various jobs, not just lifeguards, for qualified migrants lacking work permits due to federal delay.
Mayor Adams believes it's un-American to prevent qualified migrants from working, especially after caring for over 197,000 since 2022.
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