On Sunday, one of the asylum seekers bussed to New York City died by suicide in one of the city's shelters.
's own party to ramp up the pressure on his administration and urge them to act on the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border.
As officials in places like New York City have scrambled to find resources and shelter for the thousands of asylum seekers that have arrived, Sunday's death marks the first among those who have been sent north as part of a political statement. On Monday, Adams released a statement saying,"The thousands of asylum seekers we have seen arrive in our city came to this country seeking a better life. Sadly though, yesterday, an asylum seeker in one of our facilities took her own life."
He added:"Our hearts break for this young woman and any loved ones she may have, and we, as a city mourn her. This tragedy is a reminder that we have an obligation to do everything in our power to help those in need." The thousands of asylum seekers we have seen arrive in our city came to this country seeking a better life. Sadly though, yesterday, an asylum seeker in one of our facilities took her own life.
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