<p>In a move that will cost taxpayers in California $75 million, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that the state will give up to 150,000 illegal aliens $500 each as part of its coronavirus relief efforts. In announcing the state&#8217;s Disaster Relief Fund specifically designed for that purpose, California is now the first state to give coronavirus cash to illegal immigrants. The move comes as Californians have been hit particularly hard by the economic crisis resulting from state-mandated shutdowns.</p>
<p>&#8220;We feel a deep sense of gratitude for people that are in fear of deportations that are still addressing essential needs of tens of millions of Californians,&#8221; Newsom said Wednesday in announcing his decision to direct $75 million of taxpayer money to the relief fund.</p>
<p>Illegal immigrants, of which there are an estimated 2.2 million in California, comprise some 10% of the state&#8217;s workforce and account for some $2.5 billion in state and local taxes, the governor claimed.</p>
<p>One potential problem with the plan is widespread fear among illegal immigrants about coming in contact with government entities. In part to address that issue, California state officials will not be the ones deciding which illegal immigrants receive the cash.</p>
<p>&#8220;Instead, the state will give the money to a network of regional nonprofits to find and vet potential recipients,&#8221; <a href="https://apnews.com/679ae0f08b2f67df454e22e9e62e1bad">The Associated Press</a> reports. &#8220;Advocates say that’s key to making the plan work because immigrants are unlikely to contact the government for fear of deportation.&#8221;</p>
<p>While illegal immigrant advocates are cheering the move, not everyone believes it&#8217;s wise to hand taxpayer money to those living in the state illegally.</p>
<p>The money would be better directed to initiatives like food banks, local governments facing revenue deficits and providing students equipment for online classes said Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove, AP reports. &#8220;Instead of meeting these urgent needs, Governor Newsom has chosen to irresponsibly pursue a left-wing path and unilaterally secured $125 million for undocumented immigrants,&#8221; said Grove.</p>
<p>While the state&#8217;s governor is allocating taxpayer money for the effort, some charities are also trying to address financial crises facing some illegal immigrants, one group of charities pledging to raise $50 million to help as many 100,000 more immigrants.</p>
<p>Newsom was the first governor to issue a state-wide &#8220;stay-at-home&#8221; order, bringing California&#8217;s massive economy to a screeching halt. Around 2.7 million Californians have filed for unemployment since the shutdown was ordered, which, AP points out, is &#8220;more than all of the claims California processed in 2019 combined&#8221; and has resulted in the state’s Employment Development Department being &#8220;overwhelmed.&#8221;</p>
<p>Meanwhile, the state, which has around 40 million residents, has experienced far fewer coronavirus-connected deaths than some other high-population states, particular New York. California has recorded around 27,000 confirmed cases and more than 850 deaths, thus far.</p>
<p>On Thursday, the Labor Department released the fourth week in a row of dire jobless claim numbers. Another 5.2 million Americans filed for unemployment last week, bringing the total number filing jobless claims over last four weeks to nearly 22 million. The Labor Department reports that around 12 million people are now receiving monthly unemployment checks, &#8220;a number last reached in January 2010, just after the Great Recession officially ended,&#8221; <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/economy-is-falling-off-a-cliff-another-5-2-million-americans-filed-jobless-claims-last-week-totaling-22-million-in-last-month">The Daily Wire</a> noted.</p>
<p><strong>Related: <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/read-it-california-governor-unveils-framework-for-reopening-state-details-six-key-indicators">California Governor Unveils Framework For Reopening State, Details ‘Six Key Indicators’</a></strong></p>

<script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><div data-widget-host="revcontent" data-pub-id="165152" data-widget-id="290588"></div><script src="https://delivery.revcontent.com/165152/290588/widget.js"></script>

California To Give Cash Payments To Illegal Immigrants For Coronavirus; Will Cost Taxpayers $75 Million

One Of Most Sacred Sites For Jews & Christians To Be Fully Opened To Public: ‘Miracle’ Pool Of Siloam

Tuesday | October 5th, 2021

Monday | October 4th, 2021

Friday | October 1st, 2021

Monday | September 27th, 2021

Saturday | September 25th, 2021

News and Commentary

COVID

Economy

Gavin Newsom

Illegal Immigration

A video goes viral showing a baby being refused his mother by two gay "dads". This is just the tip of the iceberg, which is why we will have an important discussion today about surrogacy. 

Hour 1

The Matt Walsh Show

Ep. 1765 - This Video Is One Of The Worst Things I've Seen In A Long Time 

The Strait of Hormuz officially opens for business (kind of), the Pope makes “shocking” comments on immigration, and President Trump promises UFO disclosure at TPUSA. 


The Michael Knowles Show

Ep. 1956 -  Pope Leo's "SHOCKING" Immigration Comments EXPLAINED

A false miscreed has corrupted our leadership class.


The Andrew Klavan Show

Ep. 1275 - Dumb, Dumber and Progressive

President Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a murder-suicide involving former Democratic Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shakes Virginia, and France and Britain hold a conference to secure the Strait of Hormuz – after the Iranian conflict ends. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

- - -

Ep. 2738

- - -

Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3

- - -

Today's Sponsors:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text 'WIRE' to 83848 to learn more.

Pocket Hose - Text MORNING to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply.

Morning Wire

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26 [Member Exclusive]

A ceasefire goes into effect between Israel and Lebanon, a tragic murder-suicide rocks Virginia, and Dairy Queen deploys AI in the drive-thru. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
- - -
Ep. 2737
- - -
Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 
- - -
Today’s Sponsor:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to learn more.


Evening Wire: Lebanon Ceasefire Begins & Murder-Suicide Rocks VA | 4.16.26

The Pendragon Cycle

Menu

— News and Commentary —

California To Give Cash Payments To Illegal Immigrants For Coronavirus; Will Cost Taxpayers $75 Million