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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published August 10, 2026 at 7:31 AM ET · Updated August 10, 2026 at 10:05 PM ET

New York DSA tells illegal aliens 'you don't have to have papers to have power'

4 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by The Federalist. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

The New York chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America told illegal aliens that they do not need legal documents to have power. The Department of Justice separately filed complaints against New York, Connecticut, and Vermont challenging state laws that provide in-state tuition to illegal aliens.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 16 hr ago, when The Federalist reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from Twitchy.

Conservative & independent coverage (4)

Twitchy 3 hr ago
New York DSA to Illegal Aliens: ‘You Don’t Have to Have Papers to Have Power’
The Gateway Pundit 3 hr ago
TRUMP DOJ Sues New York, Connecticut, and Vermont for Giving Illegal Aliens In-State Tuition and Financial Aid While Americans Pay More
Dept of Justice 12 hr ago
The Department of Justice Files Complaints Against New York, Connecticut, and Vermont Challenging State Laws that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens - Department of Justice (.gov)
The Federalist 16 hr ago
Father Of Woman Killed By Illegal Alien Warns Badger State Voters: Don’t Let Wisconsin Become Illinois

Coverage timeline

Aug 10, 7:31 AM ET
16 hr ago
The Federalist
Father Of Woman Killed By Illegal Alien Warns Badger State Voters: Don’t Let Wisconsin Become Illinois
Aug 10, 11:32 AM ET
12 hr ago
Dept of Justice
The Department of Justice Files Complaints Against New York, Connecticut, and Vermont Challenging State Laws that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens - Department of Justice (.gov)
Aug 10, 7:40 PM ET
3 hr ago
The Gateway Pundit
TRUMP DOJ Sues New York, Connecticut, and Vermont for Giving Illegal Aliens In-State Tuition and Financial Aid While Americans Pay More
Aug 10, 8:00 PM ET
3 hr ago
Twitchy
New York DSA to Illegal Aliens: ‘You Don’t Have to Have Papers to Have Power’
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