DOJ says states must report undocumented immigrants to DHS
By The BriefBrief
A new DOJ opinion says states must report undocumented immigrants to the Department of Homeland Security or risk losing federal funding tied to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and Supplemental Security Income. The opinion links the reporting requirement to the funding states receive for those programs.
WHO:U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
WHAT:DOJ issued an opinion stating states must report undocumented immigrants to DHS to avoid losing federal funding tied to TANF and SSI.
WHEN:Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 2:25 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:States would risk losing federal funding for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and Supplemental Security Income if they do not report undocumented immigrants to DHS.
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