New York City begins giving illegal immigrants prepaid debit cards as part of $53 million pilot program
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New York City officials have begun handing out debit cards, which are meant to be used to purchase food and baby supplies, to migrant families residing in the Big Apple.
The effort is part of a reported $53 million pilot program to hand out prepaid credit cards to migrant families housed in hotels despite public outcry. Kyle Morris covers politics for Fox News. Story tips can be sent via email and on X: @RealKyleMorris.
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