Port Isabel may offer a preview of a Trump plan to force noncitizens from public housing
· KRGV (NBC 5)
On February 19, 2026, a public forum at the Port Isabel Community Center addressed tenant rights amid concerns over a Trump administration proposal affecting public housing. The Port Isabel Housing Authority had initially informed residents that families with undocumented members would lose housing assistance, prompting a mass exodus. Occupancy rates plummeted from 91% to 43% as fears of eviction spread. Many families, including U.S. citizens, faced significant challenges, with some relocating to more expensive housing. Advocates warn that the proposed rule could displace up to 80,000 people nationwide, disproportionately affecting children and Latino families. The final rule from HUD is still pending.
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