New York Post
7 months agoNYC politics
Hochul won't issue state work permits for migrants
The state is legally barred from issuing work permits for migrants, leaving employers vulnerable to federal immigration laws.
States like New York must operate within current immigration laws and cannot change the system for work authorizations without federal action.
Governor Hochul is calling for additional federal funding to support the state's efforts to manage the asylum seekers crisis. [ more ]