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Migrants Leaving New York City: A Growing Trend

Leeroy Johnson by Leeroy Johnson
November 14, 2024
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As New York City continues to face challenges with the migrant crisis, a notable trend has emerged—many migrants are choosing to leave the city. Recent data, spanning from July until now, reveals a significant number have re-ticketed their journeys to other destinations.

Top 5 States for Re-Ticketing:

  1. Texas – 4,896 tickets purchased
  2. Illinois – 4,433 tickets purchased
  3. New York (intra-state) – 4,024 tickets purchased
  4. Florida – 3,462 tickets purchased
  5. Colorado – 2,484 tickets purchased

At present, New York City has housed approximately 220,000 to 250,000 migrants since the influx began. Of those, around 68,000 migrants are currently residing in taxpayer-funded shelters. Others have managed to secure their own apartments and moved on from the city’s care.

In addition to these domestic moves, migrants have reported sporadic instances of buses departing from locations near shelters, heading to Canada. Others have opted to relocate internationally to countries like Spain and Mexico.

Some migrants have expressed a desire to leave New York City and return to their home countries. They have shared frustrations about being misled at the border, where they were promised jobs and opportunities in New York City. Many say they feel they were lied to and are disillusioned with the realities they’ve faced since arriving.

Part of this trend can also be attributed to fears surrounding the recent election of Donald Trump as president. His campaign emphasized mass deportation, with his team stating they plan to target criminals, gang members, and anyone deemed a public safety issue. This rhetoric has heightened anxiety among migrant communities, particularly those without legal documentation.

Another factor driving migrants to leave is the disparity between expectations and reality. Jobs are scarce, and even citizens are struggling to find work. Compounding this issue is the lack of work authorization for African migrants, a decision made by the White House, leaving many of them in dire straits with little to no means of supporting themselves.

The reasons behind these decisions are varied. While some are pursuing better opportunities or reconnecting with established communities, others are leaving due to fear, disillusionment, and a lack of resources.

As this crisis evolves, it underscores the complexities of migration and the far-reaching implications of policy decisions.

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