States must report known illegal immigrants to feds as condition of getting welfare, DOJ rules
The Justice Department announced a new legal opinion Wednesday finding that states that take federal money to finance their cash welfare programs must report illegal immigrants to the Department of Homeland Security -- a move that could potentially defang states' sanctuary policies.
TL;DR
- Justice Department issued a new legal opinion.
- States receiving federal money for cash welfare programs must report illegal immigrants.
- Reporting to the Department of Homeland Security is required.
- This could potentially affect states' sanctuary policies.