Posted 9/15/2023, 3:28:49 PM
Protesters Disrupt AOC Press Conference on Migrant Crisis in NYC, Call for Closed Borders
- Protesters drowned out AOC and other Democrats at a NYC press conference on the migrant crisis. Crowd chanted "Close the border!"
- Press conference was outside a hotel serving as a relief center for asylum seekers arriving in NYC.
- AOC said the delegation aimed to get federal resources for cities handling migrants.
- She called for work authorizations and protected status for Venezuelans.
- NYC Mayor Adams warned the influx could "destroy" the city, with 10,000 migrants arriving per month.