Today, Assemblyman Will Barclay(R,C,I-Pulaski) expressed concern regarding five new bills giving additional rights to illegal immigrants. These bills would give college tuition assistance for illegal aliens, New York City ID exemptions and free counsel and services to illegal immigrants. Despite financial problems in the state like high taxation, aiding illegal immigrants remains the main focus of Assembly Majority.

“Today Assembly Majority chose to spend the day attempting to pass legislation to protect illegal immigrants rather than focusing on issues such as equitable school funding, high taxes, and the Upstate economy," said Barclay. "By doing so, the NYC controlled Assembly is clearly showing where its priorities are."