NYC plans to close 25 migrant shelters, saving $2.3B, amid dropping asylum seeker numbers.

New York City plans to close 25 migrant shelters in the next two months, saving $2.3 billion, as asylum seeker numbers drop. Mayor Eric Adams cites executive orders limiting asylum claims and city relocation efforts. However, critics argue the short notice could harm families without other resources. The city's Deputy Mayor reaffirms commitment to protecting immigrants amid potential federal deportations.

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