July 21, 2025

New York taxpayers are unknowingly footing a staggering bill—over $600 million—for legal and activist organizations that are actively working to defy federal immigration law and obstruct the Trump administration's efforts to secure the border. Foremost among these groups is the Bronx Defenders, which has raked in more than half a billion dollars in city contracts since 2018 alone, all while aiding migrants in circumventing our nation’s immigration system. Another major recipient, Make the Road NY, has hauled in $56 million to provide services that overwhelmingly cater to non-citizens and recently rallied in favor of sanctuary policies, shamelessly chanting slogans that clash with the rule of law. This reckless funneling of public funds to organizations that prioritize political activism over American sovereignty highlights a deep betrayal of taxpayers and reveals the radical underbelly of New York’s so-called “compassionate” agenda—a direct affront to common sense, national integrity, and the safety of our communities.

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