DOJ warns states could lose welfare funding over reporting
By The BriefBrief
The Justice Department warned that states could lose billions in welfare funding if they fail to report illegal immigrants to the Department of Homeland Security under new rules. The warning links continued welfare funding to compliance with the reporting requirements.
WHO:U.S. Department of Justice
WHAT:DOJ warned states they could lose billions in welfare funding for failing to report illegal immigrants to DHS under new rules.
WHEN:Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 2:33 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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