Migrants in New York City will receive prepaid debit cards, not credit cards, for designated goods
AP News | February 9, 2024 | Melissa GoldinCLAIM: New York City is giving credit cards to migrants living in the U.S. illegally.
AP’S ASSESSMENT: Missing context. The city is launching a pilot program that will provide migrants with prepaid debit cards to buy only food and baby supplies, according to a spokesperson for the mayor. Participants will be allowed to shop with the cards at bodegas, grocery stores, supermarkets and convenience stores. The goal is to cut costs, officials said.
THE FACTS: Amid a massive influx of migrants to New York City, social media users are misrepresenting the new program with false claims about the type of aid participants will receive.
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I do not wish to insult you by assuming you actually believe what you just said.
Does AP employ Ninjas? That’s some amazing swordsmanship to split those hairs.
Oooooh, nice burn, Karen! Got any more?
So they get refilled when the run out. Not a big difference.