I'm also like, "Yeah... so what? That is exactly why we ARE a sanctuary city: to provide asylum seekers with a safe haven for them to live in, where we respect the founding principles of this country."

Practically, I wonder where the asylum seekers would live. Rent is insanely expensive, as is gas and food. They are not allowed to work while they are here, so they have to sit in an $1800/month apartment for more than THREE YEARS until their hearing comes up.

I'm not sure how big your pockets are, but I'm not sure where I would carry $65,000 (for rent ALONE) on my person, as I walked across a border leaving my war-torn country.

What needs to happen is a "provisional identity card" needs to be issued, so these people can get jobs, and get to work, and begin paying taxes the day they arrive. Then it doesn't matter which city they go to... they become a net-benefit to the community on day 1. (At least they are far more valuable than the 3-of-4 people in high school or college who DON'T have jobs.)

If you are an immigrant, you get here with little. You need clothing. Transportation. Housing. Food. Other services. All of these are provided by local businesses and individuals, who make money off providing the services.

Plus, immigrants are one of the least-offending demographics in the American population. If you have FINALLY made it to America, gotten a job, and are building a life for yourself, you don't go and jeopardize that by doing Illegal Shit.

If the housing situation could get worked out, then a provisional ID for immigrants who have applied for permanent status would be a huge benefit to the local community and economy.

(Just had a friend from India go through this whole thing. It's a total shitshow.)