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Trump Administration Enforces Ban on Illegal Immigrants in Federally Funded Housing

The DHS and HUD have launched a new initiative to prioritize U.S. citizens, including veterans, in public housing programs while discouraging illegal immigration.

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Overview

  • The Trump administration formalized an interagency agreement between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to block illegal immigrants from accessing federal housing benefits.
  • The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes data-sharing protocols and assigns a full-time HUD staff member to ensure compliance with federal laws prohibiting financial aid to undocumented individuals.
  • Officials emphasized that the initiative aims to address the U.S. housing crisis by reallocating resources to American citizens, particularly veterans, and reducing financial incentives for illegal immigration.
  • HUD cited data showing that 59% of illegal immigrant households use at least one welfare program, costing taxpayers approximately $42 billion annually.
  • This effort follows a February 2025 executive order from President Trump directing federal agencies to eliminate financial benefits for undocumented immigrants as part of broader immigration policy reforms.