States Must Report Undocumented Immigrants to Receive Federal Funds, Says DOJ
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The Department of Justice issued a new legal interpretation on Wednesday in an effort to encourage all states in the country to report undocumented immigrants living in their communities and advance President Donald Trump's plan for mass deportations. The Office of Legal Counsel at the Department of Justice, which advises the Attorney General, stated that when states accept federal funds to assist low-income families through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs, they are required to report to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) any individuals who are not legally present in the United States, according to their new legal opinion. The department's legal opinion indicates that the reporting requirement would extend to the entire state government, not just the agencies responsible for administering TANF and SSI benefits. All states in the country receive federal funds to provide economic assistance through both programs, which are among the largest safety nets for low-income families, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.
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