Zohran Mamdani says illegal immigrants will be eligible for taxpayer-funded universal child care: “These are programs for everyone. They will not ask immigration status. We are proud to be a sanctuary city.”
Zohran Mamdani Says Undocumented Immigrants Will Qualify for New York’s Taxpayer-Funded Universal Child Care
New York Assembly member Zohran Mamdani has confirmed that undocumented immigrants would be eligible for the proposed universal child care program in New York City.
In his statement, Mamdani said: “These are programs for everyone. They will not ask immigration status. We are proud to be a sanctuary city.”
The comments have sparked strong reactions online, with supporters praising the inclusive approach and critics arguing that taxpayer-funded services should be prioritized for U.S. citizens and legal residents.
This proposal is part of broader discussions in New York about expanding child care access regardless of immigration status.
