The High Cost of Biden-Harris Open Border Policy in New York
Five billion USD: This is the staggering amount that the Biden-Harris open border policy is costing New York taxpayers. The city has already run out of money in just 25 months, with over $5 billion spent on immigration-related expenses, including $2 billion on housing costs.
The Economic Impact on New York City
New Yorkers, including Mayor Adams, have prided themselves on being welcoming to newcomers. However, the financial burden of immigration is becoming overwhelming, with $10 billion projected to be spent over three years, almost equivalent to twice the annual expenditures of the New York Police Department.
Think of the essential services that could be funded with this money, such as hiring more police officers, firefighters, or teachers. Yet, these expenditures do not even account for the significant losses to businesses near immigrant shelters or the impact on tourism due to hotels being converted into housing.
The Human Cost of Immigration Crime
Aside from the financial implications, there are also grave human costs associated with immigration crime. Recent incidents of illegal immigrants being arrested for rape highlight the risks posed by unregulated immigration. New York’s shelter-in-need policies have also been under scrutiny for contributing to these issues.
Furthermore, the national cost of the Biden-Harris border policy is estimated to reach $400 billion by May, with millions of border crossers entering the country. This ongoing crisis is not likely to end with a change in administration, as both Biden and Harris are aligned in their approach to immigration.
The Path Forward for New York and the United States
In order to address the financial and social challenges posed by the current border policy, it is essential for Harris to distance herself from border policy decisions. The future of New York and the country depends on a more sustainable and responsible approach to immigration that considers both the economic and human costs involved.
