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In response to President-elect Trump's immigration plans, some New York Democratic legislators are considering secession from the United States. State Senator Liz Krueger has proposed the idea of New York becoming a new province of Canada, arguing that this move could alleviate Canada's burden of enforcing illegal border crossings. "It's not unreasonable to think outside of the box," said Krueger.
The senator also suggested that New York could withhold federal taxes as a countermeasure to Trump's threat of cutting federal funding to the state if it opposes his deportation plans for illegal immigrants. This radical proposal reflects the escalating tension between the incoming administration and local governments over immigration policy.
While the idea of secession is a drastic measure, it underscores the depth of disagreement between the state and federal government on this contentious issue. It remains to be seen how this proposal will be received by the public and other lawmakers, and whether it will gain any traction in the legislative process.