On April 4, HUD Secretary Scott Turner issued a directive to HUD grantees and stakeholders emphasizing that federal housing assistance cannot be extended to illegal aliens. The directive announces that HUD grant agreements must now include language complying with Executive Order 14218, “Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders,” and reminded grantees and stakeholders of existing legal frameworks, such as the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act and Section 214 of the Housing and Community Development Act, which prohibit illegal aliens from receiving certain federal public benefits.
Additionally, Secretary Turner reported that he instructed HUD leadership to review existing programs and implement mechanisms to ensure compliance with Executive Order 14218. This includes taking steps to ensure that federal resources are not used to support “sanctuary” policies in state and local jurisdictions that prevent federal authorities from deporting illegal aliens.
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