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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $7 million in taxpay...

“New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $7 million in taxpayer funding for legal services benefiting illegal immigrants facing immigration proceedings and”
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Confidence: High Checked on August 13, 2026

Summary

Governor Kathy Hochul announced roughly $7.25 million in state taxpayer funding to provide legal defense for about 1,400 unaccompanied immigrant children facing removal proceedings. The amount is close to $7 million and the funding is for legal services, though it specifically targets children rather than all illegal immigrants.

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