DOJ Memo Ties Federal Welfare Funding to State Reporting of Undocumented Immigrants

A new Justice Department opinion mandates that states report undocumented immigrants to the Department of Homeland Security or forfeit federal funding for programs like TANF and SSI. The updated guidance applies to all state agencies, expanding beyond previous requirements.
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