Coming from immigrant parents chasing “The American Dream,” my parents came to the US thinking about that pathetic dream. They aren't alone. I can look around my classroom. I see different ethnicities here. I think about their parents also chasing that dream. Believing they see the end of that dark tunnel when in reality they just see another person who failed, barely holding on to the light that led their way. 

I remember growing up in a little apartment. I viewed America as glorious. I was young and could only see the best parts of America. A few years later, my dad entered my room on November 6th, 2016. I saw the look on his face. He sat me down and told me a political leader won and claimed immigrants are “poisoning the blood of our country.” 

America is supposed to be a free country. Whether you are African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian, or Caucasian, this gets people thinking about their political leaders and where they stand regarding immigrants. Do they cross the line when it comes to what they believe? When it comes to their selfish desires? It makes you question their leadership.

In the Op-Ed, “Mayor Adams Turns His Back on Immigrants and New York’s Legacy,” Mara Gay an editorial member from The New York Times, brings political leader Mayor Eric Adams into the discussion. Though Mayor Adams claims he's protecting our people, growing the economy, helping the youth, and building infrastructure, as New York's Democrat leader. He gets praised by Republicans for his actions. His frustrations with the White House and supporting the rights of migrants collide. He believes that immigrants are a burden and he also fends off programs/movements from people who aren't with migrant arrivals.

Mayor Adam's admission has organized helping migrants live on their own. They are providing support, work authorization, and clinics. TPS applications filed allowed all of this to help the immigrants that fit their needs. Organizations work on the best practices to fill vacant jobs to lead them to the job of stability. Now with the humanitarian crisis, New York has opened over 210 provided shelters and has enrolled thousands of children in public school, as for the Fredal and State they continue to advocate for support.

New Yorkers believe in Mayor Adams's approach to the Migrant issue and New York's legacy. New York’s Legacy promises migrants to find refuge for everyone across the world. Ms Gay writes ‘Adam tried to undo the 1981 court decree on the city's requirement to give shelter to anyone.’ He wants nothing to do with humanitarian issues. Though he does the basic services he is required to do he does it grudgingly. He’s turning his back on New York's legacy with his cold approach. Nonprofits and volunteers are engaged in humanitarian work. Some of the nonprofits listen rather than guess what immigrants want. A city that provides immigrants a heart-warm bond.

  When it comes to Leaders such as Mayor Adam. We must be conscious when it comes to electing a Political leader. Will they actually listen to us? Or will they feed us lies and proceed with their selfish desires and what they think? All people have to be aware of leaders who have no idea what to do in situations such as migrants coming and filling the city up. Ms. Gay informs of Adams two sided actions when it comes to migrants.

The political world is stronger than us, the people. We should be aware of who we elect when it comes to power. Only we know how their actions affect us after they get our trust.