Opinion: "Anchor babies" from the 80's now run California & draft laws like AB-1840
Opinion: "Anchor babies" from the 80's now run California & draft laws like AB-1840
AB 1840 giving illegal alien migrants 150K for homes passed the California Senate & heads to Gavin Newsom’s desk.
Children of immigrants from the 1980s are now in their 30s and 40s. They are mayors, hold seats in local councils, the state assemblies, and are influencing policy that benefit illegal alien migrants.
The 1980s marked a significant era in American immigration history, particularly in California, where waves of illegal alien migrants began to settle, work, and eventually, raise families.
Today, we're witnessing the political and social repercussions of this demographic shift, as the children of these immigrants, often referred to pejoratively as "anchor babies," have ascended to positions of influence within California's political and social spheres.
Recent legislative moves, like the expansion of the California Dream for All program, (AB 1840 ) illustrates a shift towards policy to benefit non-citizens at the expense of Americans.
The program, designed to offer down payment assistance for home purchases, has been amended to include illegal alien migrants, sparking debate.
The proposal comes at a time when California, like much of the U.S., faces significant economic disparities. The average citizen, struggling with the state's high cost of living, might find it hard to reconcile why illegal alien migrants, who by definition are not legally recognized for full societal benefits, should receive such substantial financial aid for homeownership.
This sentiment isn't just about legal status but about fairness in resource distribution. When tax-paying citizens, including those who are homeless or living paycheck to paycheck, see resources allocated in this manner, it breeds resentment.
Immigration from Latin America, particularly Mexico over the span of a few decades turned California into a majority Latino state. Latinos in California have historically had higher birth rates than other groups, contributing to natural population growth.
California’s population: 40% of Californians are Latino, 35% are white, 15% are Asian American or Pacific Islander, 5% are Black, 4% are multiracial, and fewer than 1% are Native American or Alaska Natives, according to the 2022 American Community Survey.
(Source) PPIC
This demographic shift has translated into political power. Representation in local and state governments has increased, influencing policy towards issues like housing, education, healthcare, and immigration reform.
The recent legislative push in California to extend up to $150,000 in home loans to illegal alien migrants under the guise of inclusivity and economic integration raises profound questions about fairness, fiscal responsibility, and the prioritization over tax-paying citizens and public resources.
Whether or not Governor Gavin Newsom will sign or veto the bill remains to be seen. If Newsom signs, it would align with his history of supporting immigrant rights. However, because of his national aspirations, signing such a bill might have over-arching political blow back for him in the future as domestic policy is top of mind for many Americans.
California's Black population continues to decline. Are Democrat policies to blame?