Vera Institute of Justice: NY State Budget Proposal Offers Immigrant Services Funding, But Greater Investment Is Needed To Protect Families & Ensure Community Stability
January 17, 2024
January 17, 2024
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- The Vera Institute of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2024:
In New York Governor Kathy Hochul's FY 2025 Executive Budget proposal, she included $2.4 billion for shelter and services for immigrants, including a reported $88 million for "asylum and legal services." This is a much needed investment, but one which still falls short of the resources required to ensure the long-term well-being of immigrant New Yorkers. The CARE for Immi . . .
In New York Governor Kathy Hochul's FY 2025 Executive Budget proposal, she included $2.4 billion for shelter and services for immigrants, including a reported $88 million for "asylum and legal services." This is a much needed investment, but one which still falls short of the resources required to ensure the long-term well-being of immigrant New Yorkers. The CARE for Immi . . .