Taxpayer Dollars Fuel Controversy as NYC Grants Over $600M to Groups Opposing Federal Immigration Policies
New York City and state governments have allocated over $600 million in taxpayer funds to legal and migrant advocacy groups working to oppose federal immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. A review of various contracts has highlighted the financial support provided to these organizations from 2009 through the current fiscal period. The Bronx Defenders, a legal aid organization, has received upwards of $500 million in city contracts since the 2018 fiscal year. This funding is designed to offer legal assistance to low-income individuals, including migrants facing various legal challenges. The group has also secured an … Read more