Trump Administration Threatens to Cut Federal Funds Unless States Share Immigrant Data
The Justice Department has warned states that they risk losing billions in federal welfare and safety-net funding unless they comply with new requirements to report undocumented immigrants to federal authorities. The directive marks a significant escalation in the administration’s strategy to leverage federal grants for immigration enforcement cooperation.
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