by Penka Arsova
LaCorte News
Lawmakers in New York have agreed to provide financial aid to illegal immigrants who have lost their job during the coronavirus pandemic.
The story: The so-called Excluded Worker Fund, which aims to help illegal immigrants in the state, is part of New York’s $212 billion budget that’s meant to jump-start the economy. New York lawmakers finally found middle ground on the much-discussed aid on Tuesday. They previously engaged in public clashes including along party lines and infighting on the Democratic side of the aisle over details about the bill.
The fund dedicates a total of $2.1 billion in coronavirus relief to illegal immigrants in New York. It will send one-time payments to undocumented people who either lost work or don’t have a job. The highest amount of aid that an illegal immigrant can receive is $15,600.