Thousands of Illegals Live in Public Housing. Trump Is Ending It
The Trump administration is taking steps to end the practice of illegal aliens living in taxpayer-funded housing. A recent investigation revealed thousands of ineligible tenants, including deceased individuals, occupying these units. New HUD rules will enforce eligibility verification to ensure that only qualified individuals receive housing assistance.
- ▪The Department of Housing and Urban Development found nearly 6,000 confirmed ineligible tenants in public housing.
- ▪Federal law prohibits public welfare benefits from going to illegal aliens and requires verification of immigration status.
- ▪New HUD rules will eliminate loopholes and require uniform eligibility verification for all applicants.
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