Posted on 06/06/2017 2:04:46 PM PDT by mdittmar
NEW YORK (AP) -- A crackdown on illegal immigration under President Donald Trump has driven some poor people to take a drastic step: opt out of federal food assistance because they are fearful of deportation, activists and immigrants say.
People who are not legal residents of the U.S. are not eligible to take part in what is formally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
But many poor families include a mix of non-legal residents and legal ones, such as children who have citizenship because they were born in the U.S. In those cases, it is often an adult who is not a legal resident who submits the application.
Some now feel that is too dangerous under a president who has made immigration enforcement a priority. Throughout the U.S., there are accounts of people resisting efforts of nonprofit organizations to sign them up for food stamps, letting benefits lapse or withdrawing from the program because of the perceived risk.
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Not tired of winning President Trump.
I like how one action ripples through the system. Governmental jiu jitsu!
ILLEGAL ALIENS ON FOOD STAMPS.. WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE???
BS! Splitting hairs that makes no difference is a form of lying. I know, we all know, what you said.
FS go to illegal immigrants! You are a liar!
Facts mean nothing when the mob needs to howl.
You are not fooling anyone!
No end of winning in sight,...
So,... much,... WINNING!
And the down side is...???
Don’t post to me anymore. Go scream at someone else.
And we talk about Unhinged liberals. Sheesh! Lol
It proves they don’t need them in the first place too.
Don’t lie
You really are an ass. Leave me alone.
Funny isn't it? When we complained about all the illegals getting food stamps and other freebies we were told over and over that they weren't and couldn't qualify.
Now President Trump is so mean they are losing or giving up their food stamps out of fear.
Yes they are issued in the name of the illegal parents, so are under their control. It is up to the illegal parents whether or not the food stamps are used for food or sold for cash. No food stamps should be issued in the name of a person here illegally, for any reason.
Stop posting to me!
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