It ought to be evident that one need not come down on any of the multi-sided immigration “debates” to acknowledge that it is immoral and unethical to take money from some people in order to facilitate the preferred move and resettlement of another.
The taking is the wrong, regardless of whether some politician says the intent is noble, and regardless of whether the recipient is a “citizen” or an “undocumented migrant.”
Which makes this news from the east coast that much more immediate and essential.