City Limits – To date, New York City has welcomed well over 120,000 asylum seekers, with more than half still in our city’s care. These tens of thousands of asylum seekers have fled war in Niger, conscription in Russia, and gang violence in Guatemala. Despite coming from different continents, these disparate communities are searching for similar opportunities for safety and have endured unthinkable hardship to reach the five boroughs.

But despite our best efforts to care for our newest neighbors, greedy individuals and unscrupulous employers have preyed on this vulnerable population, sometimes taking everything from people who already risked their lives to build a new life. In response, I have introduced a package of legislation designed to help protect our newest neighbors from fraud and ensure they have a fair chance at building a new life in our great city [Read More].