Aliens in New York could score billions in Medicaid...

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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