New York’s Spending on Immigration Advocacy
Recent reports indicate that New York has allocated approximately $600 million in state and city taxes to organizations resisting immigration laws, hindering federal law enforcement, and assisting undocumented immigrants.
As highlighted in a review, funds from the governor’s office, the state legislature, and New York City have been funneled into non-governmental organizations that support illegal immigration.
Expense reports reveal that the Bronx Defenders, a left-leaning NGO, received over $500 million in funds from New York City since at least 2009.
However, they are not the only organization benefiting from this funding.
Another group, Road NY, received at least $56 million aimed at providing legal and health support to undocumented immigrants.
Additionally, a public interest lawyers group in New York secured $19 million, while the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) was awarded $46 million in taxpayer money.
These organizations have consistently spoken out against federal authority, specifically targeting President Donald Trump and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as well as federal immigration enforcement efforts.
Murad Awadeh, the executive director of NYIC, stated in an interview that “New York City should not be involved in implementing Donald Trump’s massive deportation agenda, which contradicts local law.”
Of course, local laws don’t really invalidate federal immigration laws, despite how some portray it.
The Bronx advocates have also utilized some of the government funds to lobby for sanctuary laws and policies from the very government that funds them.
“State leaders can take action against the federal administration’s deportation agenda,” Bronx Defenders mentioned on social media. “We have some suggestions.”
New York isn’t an isolated case; similar situations are occurring in many blue states where local governments are directing substantial funds to NGOs that oppose federal laws.
This trend has persisted through various administrations and has contributed to decisions like those made by the Trump administration to limit USAID funding.
