Staff Reports
The snowballing migrant crisis instigated by the Harris-Biden administration has unearthed an alarming situation for the citizens of New York, one that has gone largely unnoticed until now. The New York Post recently shone a spotlight on a rather inconvenient truth: the influx of “asylum seekers” is not just about humanitarian woes but is also leading to a bottleneck in the city’s court system, courtesy of some not-so-law-abiding individuals.
Rather than contributing to society, many of these so-called asylum seekers seem more interested in taking advantage of the system that was originally designed for the genuinely vulnerable. The Post’s exclusive report revealed that a troubling number of these migrants have been piling into courtrooms, not to seek justice or protection but to contest charges tied to criminal behavior. One has to wonder how many of these cases stem from petty crime versus more serious infractions—likely, it’s a mix that adds more strain to an already overwhelmed judicial system.
Don’t be gaslighted New York, migrant crime is real https://t.co/SqMVQZg0dq pic.twitter.com/MH2cO3rgqk
— NY Post Opinion (@NYPostOpinion) September 5, 2024
The situation spirals from bad to worse as background checks and due diligence seem to be sidelined in favor of quick-pass policies. Once upon a time, crossing borders used to involve a series of checks and balances to ensure that those entering the country had no ill intentions. Now, however, it appears the only check in play is the one that grants access while punishing those who uphold the law. It’s a ridiculous paradox: the City that Never Sleeps is now half-awake as it grapples with criminals slipping through the cracks of a lax immigration system.
New Yorkers are left pondering how their city’s courts became the overflow room for those taking advantage of its leniency. With crime rates climbing and the police resources tied up, residents can’t help but shake their heads in disbelief. The local officials’ responses often include a chorus of empty slogans and promises, patting themselves on the back for their “compassion.” Meanwhile, ordinary citizens wonder when their concerns will take precedence.
The sheer absurdity of it all is hard to ignore: a government that insists on being the champion of those seeking refuge is inadvertently creating a haven for those with ulterior motives. As the judicial system buckles under this influx, it’s becoming glaringly clear that the only thing truly asylum-seeking in this scenario is the judicial process itself, begging for mercy in the face of a perfect storm of progressive policy failures.
