The shear fact that we spend a dime of federal or state taxpayer money assisting illegals is lunacy. Money for deportation? That’s different.
Exactly how many “serious” criminals will be deported in exchange for federal billions?
10?
20?
“According to a 2021 analysis by New York City Comptroller, it costs the city approximately $556,539 to detain one person for one year at Rikers Island.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rikers_Island
A phone call to USCIS would be far cheaper.