House Speaker Demands End to NYC Sanctuary City Status for Immigrant Support Funds

House Speaker Demands End to New York City’s Sanctuary City Status in Exchange for Immigrant Support Funds

Mike Johnson, the House Speaker, has called on New York City to relinquish its sanctuary city status if it wants to receive federal funds for immigrant support. Johnson, a Republican, criticized the city for hindering cooperation with ICE agents and called for the repeal of policies that impede the deportation of criminal immigrants.

Controversial Policies and Criticism

Johnson labeled New York City’s maintenance of sanctuary city status while accepting federal support as “unconscionable” and accused the city of being “unsympathetic” towards the immigration crisis. He expressed his confidence in proposing legislation that would require the city to abandon its sanctuary city policies in exchange for federal funding.

Furthermore, radio host Charlamagne Tha God publicly ridiculed Mayor Eric Adams’ handling of illegal immigrants applying for asylum, referring to him as a hypocrite for providing shelter to immigrants in need.

Criticism towards Alejandro Mayorkas and Budget Disagreements

Johnson did not hold back in his criticism of Alejandro Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security, whom he referred to as one of the worst cabinet members in U.S. history. Johnson deemed Mayorkas’ performance inexcusable.

In addition, Mayor Eric Adams, along with four other major city mayors, refused to provide the $1.4 billion in funding requested by the Biden administration for state and local governments. Instead, Adams requested $5 billion for immigrant healthcare.

Border Policies and Destructive Consequences

Johnson’s spokesperson expressed the belief that President Biden has the power to change border policies overnight but chooses not to, despite the destructive consequences. Johnson criticized the current policies for leading to over 6 million arrests at the border, 1.7 million successful defections, and the proliferation of cartels.

Impact on Non-Citizen Voting and Federal Funding Requests

The New York City Mayor’s office has not taken a stance on non-citizen voting but warned that the ongoing immigrant crisis could have a detrimental impact on the city.

Meanwhile, the Biden administration requested $1.4 billion in funding for state and local governments nationwide to support healthcare for released immigrants. However, Mayor Eric Adams and four other major city mayors rejected this amount and instead requested $5 billion in funding.

Critical Assessment of Biden Administration’s Policies

Johnson believes that the Biden administration’s policies have contributed to the fentanyl crisis, human trafficking, and the empowerment of cartels. He criticizes the administration for refusing to change border policies despite the destructive consequences they have caused.

In conclusion, Mike Johnson’s demand to end New York City’s sanctuary city status in exchange for immigrant support funds highlights the ongoing debate surrounding immigration policies and their implications. Disagreements over funding and criticism of key figures within the Biden administration further complicate the current situation.