California's Illegal Immigration Problem
California Democrats have spent decades putting the interests of illegal immigrants ahead of United States citizens, making California a magnet for illegal immigration while pushing native residents out. Now that they acknowledge that illegal immigration is driving the state’s population growth, Democrats are not reconsidering the policies that created the problem. They are trying to entrench them.
TL;DR
- Democrats have prioritized illegal immigrants' interests over U.S. citizens, making California a magnet for illegal immigration and pushing native residents out.
- Six states, including California, provided free healthcare to illegal immigrants using taxpayer dollars in 2024.
- California's expansion of free healthcare to illegal immigrants up to age 49, estimated to cost $3 billion, ballooned to over $10 billion.
- Governor Newsom halted new enrollments for illegal immigrants over 19, added a premium, and slashed provider reimbursements to manage costs.
- Democratic gubernatorial candidates promised to restore funding for illegal immigrant healthcare without clear plans for payment.
- Former Rep. Katie Porter promised to preserve California's sanctuary status, stating it's the governor's job to protect all Californians.
- Porter falsely referred to illegal immigrants as Californians, stating they contribute to the economy and are a reason for the state's growth.
- High costs of living (gas, electricity, housing) and sanctuary status exacerbate problems, driving employers and families out of California.
- Illegal immigration contributes to California's public education system challenges, with nearly 40% of students speaking a non-English language at home.
- California's low marriage rates and declining births mean population growth relies heavily on immigration, much of it illegal.
- California Democrats are committed to not only allowing illegal immigrants to stay but also providing incentives like free healthcare.
- The state is seen as subsidizing its own decline by driving out citizens, importing dependency, and calling it growth.