IIB In The Media: WGRZ

Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi sat down with WGRZ TV following New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ call to transport migrants to other areas upstate. The move coincides with NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recent statements on how the state can best support asylum seekers and the cities that are navigating an influx of cases. Rizzo-Choi explained important distinctions between refugees and asylum seekers, and the subsequent support that can, and cannot legally be provided to each. You can watch the full feature here.