News Brief (March 28) | New York Starts Handing Out Prepaid Debit Cards to Illegal Immigrants | AUDIO
Today, we’re unpacking a series of pivotal events that have captured national attention, from courtroom dramas to policy shifts that could redefine state and fe
Dozens of recently arrived illegal immigrants camp outside of New York's Roosevelt Hotel, which has been made into a reception center, as they try to secure temporary housing in New York City on Aug. 1, 2023. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
Good morning, and welcome to The Epoch Times News Brief for Thursday, March 28, 2024. I’m Bill Thomas.
Today, we’re unpacking a series of pivotal events that have captured national attention, from courtroom dramas to policy shifts that could redefine state and federal relationships.
New York City officials on March 25 started handing out prepaid debit cards to illegal immigrants. This is part of a $53 million pilot program, which has been criticized for possibly encouraging people to illegally cross the U.S. border.
