Malliotakis Applauds Cancellation of Plan to Give $450k Payments to Illegal Immigrants

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), an outspoken leader in the fight against President Biden's border policies, and sponsor of legislation with Sens. McConnell and Cotton that would prevent $450,000 settlement payments to illegal immigrants, released the below statement following the Department of Justice's announcement that the Administration is calling off plans to give settlement payments:

"The Administration's plan to give $450,000 in settlement payments to those who entered our country illegally was a terrible idea, a slap in the face to hardworking citizens, and only further incentivized illegal migration. This is our second border security victory in two weeks. Shortly after I and other Republicans hammered the Biden Administration for not resuming the Supreme Court ordered 'Remain in Mexico' policy, the policy was fully reinstated. This is another win for taxpayers and proof that when Republicans stick together and fight we can stop bad policies from coming to fruition and protect the interests of American citizens. It's just a shame that we have to fight so hard for just a little commonsense."