Mayor Bowser introduced a measure that would repeal DC’s status as a “sanctuary city,” which bans city agencies from assisting deportations unless there’s a judicial order. As she and the federal government escalate attacks on immigrants, DC should not overlook the many ways these residents contribute to the communities they live in and the local economy, including through their tax contributions toward DC’s shared resources.
June 12, 2025
DC Fiscal Policy Institute: Undocumented Immigrants Make DC’s Tax Base More Resillient
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