23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
Kings Without Land - Asylum Seekers Outside NYC Shelter
Two Mauritanian migrants on Randall’s Island’s waterfront, home to NYC’s largest migrant shelter, Oct 17, 2023. With over 200,000 asylum seekers since 2022, shelters were overwhelmed. The mayor warned of a crisis that would “destroy” the city as support wanes.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2023 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | NYC, New York, United States of America |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV |
| Copyright: | © Sebastian Sele |