Mr. Trump’s latest order would ensure that federal funds are not used to “incentivize or support illegal immigration,” the White House said. It also directs departments and agencies to ensure that federal funds are not used to support “sanctuary” policies.
That label is usually applied to states, counties or cities that have some limits on their cooperation with the federal agencies that deport undocumented immigrants.
The White House said Wednesday, without providing details, that undocumented migrants have qualified for various federal welfare programs, and accused the Biden administration of spending billions on supporting people who have entered the country illegally.
Undocumented immigrants have also contributed tens of billions to the Social Security system, according to an analysis published last year by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, a left-leaning tax research group.
