Street vendors in New York City, primarily undocumented immigrants, are advocating for a change in city permitting regulations that hinder their legal operation. A proposed package of bills in the City Council aims to help vendors acquire legal permits and provide protection against deportation amidst increasing enforcement of licensing laws. Currently, the number of permits issued is capped, forcing many to rent permits illegally. This situation leaves them vulnerable to fines and legal consequences, exacerbating their precarious status amid recent federal targeting of undocumented individuals.
Thousands of street vendors in New York City operate without city-issued permits, a dilemma exacerbated by existing regulations and ongoing enforcement measures.
The cap on issuing permits, unchanged since the 1980s, means that many vendors must rent permits illegally, often at exorbitant costs.
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