DC Fiscal Policy Institute: Undocumented Immigrants Make DC’s Tax Base More Resillient

DC Fiscal Policy Institute: Undocumented Immigrants Make DC’s Tax Base More Resillient

Mayor Bowser introduced a measure that would repeal DC’s status as a “sanctuary city,” which bans city agencies from assisting deportations unless there’s a judicial order. As she and the federal government escalate attacks on immigrants, DC should not overlook the many ways these residents contribute to the communities they live in and the local economy, including through their tax contributions toward DC’s shared resources.

Nearly 150 Democrats Oppose Bill Banning Noncitizens From Voting In Nation’s Capital - Real News Now

In a stunning display of just how far the Democratic Party has drifted on election integrity, nearly 150 House Democrats voted this week against a bill that would ban noncitizens from voting in local elections in the nation’s capital. The legislation, which passed the House 266–148, seeks to overturn a 2022 law passed by the D.C. Council that allows noncitizens—including green card holders, visa holders, and even illegal aliens—to vote in munici…