The humanitarian and economic case for New York's migrant debit cards

At a Tuesday press conference, New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended a controversial program to give debit cards to some migrants. The city has contracted up to $53 million with a financial services company to provide the cards, allowing families with kids to buy food and other necessities. 

Asked if the debit cards send a “mixed message” to migrants, whom Adams has told not to come to New York, the mayor said, “It sends a mixed message when it’s distorted.” 

Despite the naysayers...