Results for: Illegal Immigrants

Illegal immigrants in the US can access a range of services and assistance funded by federal, state, and local programs and taxpayer-funded providers. These benefits include shelter, meals, medical care, legal services, travel assistance, and financial aid. Various non-governmental organizations and community groups receive government funding to provide support to migrants. Some cities offer migrant-specific programs, while others provide assistance through existing safety nets. The extent of benefits and eligibility varies depending on location. Critics argue that providing these services attracts more migrants and strains taxpayer resources.

During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) questioned Attorney General Merrick Garland about the Justice Department’s lawsuit against Texas over border security measures. Roy criticized the lawsuit and pointed to the deaths of two women allegedly killed by illegal immigrants. Garland expressed sympathy for the victims’ families but emphasized the need for increased resources for Border Patrol. The hearing highlighted the ongoing debate over border security and the role of federal and state governments in addressing the issue.

Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) has reversed his stance on former President Trump’s deportation plan, now supporting the use of the military to remove illegal immigrants from the country. Rubio previously criticized Trump’s plan, but argues that the increased flow of migrants in recent years, some of whom he believes could be “terrorists,” necessitates more drastic measures.

On Tuesday morning, five individuals, including a seven-year-old girl, lost their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel. This tragic incident occurred shortly after the British Parliament approved a contentious law allowing the deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda. The new legislation aims to combat the influx of migrants utilizing small boats to cross the Channel into the U.K.