States must report known illegal immigrants to feds as condition of getting welfare, DOJ rules
The Justice Department announced a new legal opinion Wednesday finding that states that take federal money to finance their cash welfare programs must report illegal immigrants to the Department of Homeland Security -- a move that could potentially defang states' sanctuary policies.
The Justice Department has issued a new legal opinion requiring states receiving federal funds for cash welfare programs to report illegal immigrants to the Department of Homeland Security. This decision could weaken sanctuary policies adopted by some states. The mandate is a condition for states accepting federal financing for their welfare initiatives.
- Justice Department issued a new legal opinion.
- States receiving federal money for cash welfare programs must report illegal immigrants.
- Reporting to the Department of Homeland Security is required.
- This could potentially affect states’ sanctuary policies.
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