NY considering eliminating work qualifications for thousands of jobs in order to hire migrants

New York City is considering easing job qualifications to employ migrants with legal work status, amidst a burgeoning budget crisis due to migrant support. The plan involves creating transitional roles in the state workforce, allowing migrants to bypass requirements like English proficiency and educational proof. This move has sparked a debate, with Democrats advocating for expanded work visas and Republicans criticizing it as a vote-garnering tactic. In contrast, Florida's stringent laws against hiring undocumented workers are leading to labor shortages in sectors like construction and agriculture. The situation highlights the complex dynamics of U.S. immigration policy and its impacts on local economies and communities.