Immigration
NYC prints fliers telling migrants ‘please consider another city’
For a liberal, so-called sanctuary city, one might argue that New York City is actually the definition of racist. Plastering the southern border in hopes of reaching migrants are fliers, in English and Spanish, concluding “please consider another city as you make your decision about where to settle in the U.S.”
But here are more insensitive statements on the fliers which other cities and red states and politicians would be absolutely excoriated for saying:
“Housing in NYC is very expensive”
“There is no guarantee we will be able to provide shelter and services to new arrivals.” A statement New York City thinks it has the authority to say despite supporting the Biden administration’s open-borders rhetoric.
“The cost of food, transportation, and other necessities in NYC is the highest in the United States (U.S.).”
NYC Mayor Eric Adams explained the policy on Wednesday by noting simply that “We have no more room in the city.” Roughly 55,000 migrants are currently under the City’s care. Add the homeless population, and the total number of people currently sheltered in city jumps past 105,000.
National Review writes:
Adams also announced policy changes designed to make space for families with children in NYC housing. The city will now require single adult migrants to reapply for housing after 60 days.
New York City is a “sanctuary city,” which means city officials and local law enforcement do not cooperate with federal efforts to detain and deport illegal immigrants. Adams defended the city’s sanctuary policy in a May radio interview, pushing back on reports that he planned to reverse the policy.
“Let me be very clear on what I stated. We have [been] a sanctuary city for over 40 years, and when you think about … the law that was put in place or the agreement that was put in place, no one anticipated having 4,200 people come in one week to the city,” Adams said.
Sounds a lot like what southern border states are saying, only to be blasted by the liberal left.
Elections
Voters in Multiple States Approve Measures Prohibiting Noncitizen Voting
Many lessons were learned on election night, at least for those who are willing to listen. Among the most pivotal addresses voter integrity. Voters across the United States turned out in force to weigh in on voting rights and election integrity in state ballot measures, with particular focus on the contentious issue of noncitizen voting.
In every state where voters were asked to decide on prohibiting noncitizens from voting, the measures passed with significant majorities. The results reveal a strong consensus across the states, with approval rates all exceeding 62%. The Center Square gives the details:
– South Carolina led with the highest support, with 86% voting in favor of the ban.
– Oklahoma (81%), North Carolina (77.6%), Iowa (76%), and Missouri (68%) also saw overwhelming majorities in support.
– Wisconsin (70%), Idaho (65%), and Kentucky (62%) similarly passed measures to restrict voting to U.S. citizens only.
These ballot measures reflect a growing trend among states to explicitly prohibit noncitizen voting, a policy that has gained traction since Congress passed a 1996 law banning noncitizen voting in federal elections for the U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, and presidency. However, federal law does not extend to state and local elections, leaving the decision to individual states.
While all state constitutions require U.S. citizenship for voting, laws regarding noncitizen voting vary at the state level. Some states explicitly prohibit noncitizen voting in state and local elections, including Arizona, North Dakota, Georgia, Florida, and Ohio. However, a few jurisdictions, such as parts of California, Maryland, and Vermont, have allowed noncitizen voting in certain local elections, prompting states to seek clearer, uniform policies.
The push to restrict noncitizen voting has intensified in recent years, with Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, North Dakota, and Ohio all enacting bans from 2018 to 2022. This year’s decisive votes in eight additional states signal that the trend is likely to continue.
In Iowa, voters also approved a measure permitting 17-year-olds to participate in primary elections if they will be 18 by the time of the general election, aligning with similar policies in other states that aim to engage younger voters.
Missouri voters passed a measure prohibiting ranked-choice voting, while Nevada enacted a requirement for voter identification with 74% support, underscoring voter concerns over ballot security.
Meanwhile, Connecticut passed a measure by 57% authorizing laws for no-excuse absentee voting, aiming to expand voter access while balancing concerns over election security.
The conversation around these ballot initiatives reflects ongoing tensions around election policy and state sovereignty in election law. The U.S. Supreme Court recently granted an emergency stay in Virginia to keep noncitizens off voter rolls, a decision expected to influence similar cases nationally as states prepare for the 2024 presidential election.
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