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Democratic pols seek amnesty, rights under NY state law for illegal immigrants. Illegal Aliens in New York could score billions in Medicaid and college-tuition money — along with driver’s licenses, voting rights and even the ability to run for office — if Democrats win control of the state Senate in November, The



Democratic pols seek amnesty, rights under NY state law for illegal immigrants.

Illegal Aliens in New York could score billions in Medicaid and college-tuition money — along with driver’s licenses, voting rights and even the ability to run for office — if Democrats win control of the state Senate in November, The Post has learned. A little-known bill, dubbed “New York is Home,” would offer the most sweeping amnesty available anywhere in the country to nearly 3 million noncitizens living in the Empire State.

It would bar cops from releasing any information about them to the feds, unless it involves a criminal warrant unrelated to their immigration status.

Under the proposed legislation, undocumented immigrants could also apply for professional licenses and serve on juries.

The plan hinges on Democrats — who now control both the governorship and the state Assembly — wresting control of the Senate from Republicans, who oppose immigration amnesty.

“The bill would have a better shot at passing with a Democratic Senate,” said Brooklyn Assemblyman Karim Kamara, the chief Assembly sponsor.

“I look forward [to] having a robust conversation about how significant this bill is.”

But the GOP plans on using the proposal to warn voters how radical New York will become if Democrats command all levers of state government.

Republicans are already referring to it as the “illegal immigrants benefits legislation” and will make the bill their poster child for political contests in more conservative upstate and suburban districts.

“This bill could pass if the Democrats are in charge of the Senate. They’re out of their minds,” said Sen. Marty Golden (R-Brooklyn).
“This is astounding. This undermines our nation’s immigration laws and procedures. Giving undocumented immigrants the right to vote is a travesty.”

Said state Conservative Party chairman Mike Long: “This is absolutely amnesty. It disregards the laws of the United States. It’s unconscionable,” Long added.

The bill was introduced during the waning days of the legislative session in June, and is backed by immigrant-rights groups including Make the Road New York, the Center for Popular Democracy, and La Fuente.

GOP officials maintain that amnesty for illegal aliens would open the door to fraud and abuse and increase the risk of terrorism.

For example, the bill would let illegals vote in local and state elections, but they would be barred by federal law from voting for presidential or congressional candidates.

Mayor de Blasio pushed through a new city law that created a municipal ID card which provides some benefits to non-citizens.

Camara, chairman of the New York State Black, Latino and Asian Caucus, insisted that only immigrants who prove they have been living productively will get benefits under his bill.

They would also have to show that they have been living in New York for at least three years and have paid taxes to the state.

Bronx Sen. Gustavo Rivera — who is sponsoring the legislation in the upper chamber — refused to discuss it, and passed a Post inquiry to Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, who declined to take a stand.

“As with all bills, this legislation will be reviewed by leadership and discussed with the conference,” her spokesman said.

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By Carl Campanile
September 15, 2014 | 12:01am
New York Post


The first step: Mayor Bill de Blasio pushes through a new city law creating a municipal ID card which provides some benefits to noncitizens. Photo: AP

Illegal aliens in New York could score billions in Medicaid and college tuition money — along with driver’s licenses, voting rights and even the ability to run for office — if Democrats win control of the state Senate in November, The Post has learned.

A little-known bill, dubbed “New York is Home,” would offer the most sweeping amnesty available anywhere in the country to nearly 3 million noncitizens living in the Empire State.

It would bar police from releasing any information about them to the feds, unless it involves a criminal warrant unrelated to their immigration status.

Under the proposed legislation, undocumented immigrants could also apply for professional licenses and serve on juries.

The plan hinges on Democrats — who now control both the governorship and the state Assembly — wresting control of the Senate from Republicans, who oppose immigration amnesty.

Bronx Sen. Gustavo Rivera, who is sponsoring the legislation in the upper chamber, said he thinks the bill would be in position to be passed “if we have a stable Democratic majority in the Senate.”

He also likened his measure to the campaigns to legalize same-sex marriage and medical marijuana.

“It’s something I believe in,” Rivera said Sunday night. “It’s something the state can do and should do.”

Democratic Brooklyn Assemblyman Karim Camara, the chief Assembly sponsor, agreed that taking the Senate was key, saying, “The bill would have a better shot at passing with a Democratic Senate.”

“I look forward [to] having a robust conversation about how significant this bill is.”

But the GOP plans on using the proposal to warn voters how radical New York would become if Democrats take charge.

Republicans are already referring to it as the “illegal immigrants benefits legislation” and will make the bill their poster child in elections in more conservative upstate and suburban districts.

“This bill could pass if the Democrats are in charge of the Senate. They’re out of their minds,” said Sen. Marty Golden (R-Brooklyn).

“This is astounding. This undermines our nation’s immigration laws and procedures.”

Said state Conservative Party chairman Mike Long: “This is absolutely amnesty. It disregards the laws of the United States. It’s unconscionable,” Long added.

The bill was introduced during the waning days of the legislative session in June, and is backed by immigrant-rights groups including Make the Road New York, the Center for Popular Democracy, and La Fuente.

GOP officials maintain that amnesty for illegal aliens would open the door to fraud and abuse and increase the risk of terrorism.

For example, the bill would let illegals vote in local and state elections, but they would be barred by federal law from voting for presidential or congressional candidates.

Mayor Bill de Blasio pushed through a new city law that created a municipal ID card that provides some benefits to noncitizens.

Camara, chairman of the New York State Black, Latino and Asian Caucus, insisted that only immigrants who prove they have been living productively would get benefits under his bill.

They would also have to show that they have been living in New York for at least three years and have paid taxes to the state.

http://nypost.com/2014/09/15/democra...al-immigrants/

By Aaron Short
September 16, 2014 | 4:46am
New York Post


Democrats, like Gov. Andrew Cuomo, refused to even comment on the proposed legislation. Photo: Splash News


Democratic leaders ran for cover Monday from legislation that would allow illegal immigrants to vote in New York and become eligible for health and other benefits now reserved for citizens.

The measure — which also would allow undocumented residents to obtain driver’s licenses and even run for office — was introduced earlier this year by state Sen. Gustavo Rivera (D-Bronx) and Assemblyman Karim Camara (D-Brooklyn).

For some Dem incumbents, the issue was too sensitive to even discuss.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo declined requests for comment.

But his Republican opponent, Rob Astorino, pounced.

“Voting is a right reserved for citizens. Period,” Astorino said. “And the Department of Homeland Security has clearly stated that driver’s licenses were used by the 9/11 terrorists as identification cards that allowed them to operate invisibly on American soil. They must not fall into the wrong hands again.”

Senate Democratic leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins distanced herself from the legislation.

“Thousands of bills are introduced every year and only a fraction actually pass. The [Democratic] Conference has not discussed this bill,” she said.

Even Mayor Bill de Blasio, who approved a municipal ID card to aid undocumented immigrants, said Monday that he was merely “reviewing” the measure.

De Blasio previously had said he was “not comfortable” with giving non-citizens the right to vote.

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (D-Manhattan) was also non-committal. “We will discuss it with the members of our conference,” said Silver’s spokesman.

Lawmakers who attended a Brooklyn Democratic fundraiser Monday morning were split.

“You have to be an American first,”” Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny (D-Brooklyn) said of voting rights.

Other legislators support giving equal rights to undocumented residents.

“I support anything that will help any human become a participant in the democratic process,” said Assembyman Felix Ortiz (D-Brooklyn).

Sponsors say the plan’s success hinges on Democrats wresting control of the state Senate from the GOP.

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