Illegal immigrants in California may soon be able to get subsidized cell phone bills under a new proposal.
The state's Public Utilities Commission is scheduled to vote on September 26 on whether to expand California Lifeline, a subsidy program for low-income state residents, to people without Social Security numbers.
“When undocumented Californians find themselves in need, they should have access to the benefits of this program just like any other Californian,” Department Director Alice Reynolds said of the proposal. According to Politico.
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The committee promised such accommodations for illegal immigrants more than a decade ago but never followed through.
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California has long been known for its social welfare programs that help undocumented immigrants, but Democratic leaders have urged lawmakers to pump the brakes as national policy moves away from open borders and sanctuary cities.
Governor Newsom vetoes controversial bill that would give mortgages to illegal immigrants
The state's governor, Gavin Newsom, stepped in to repeal the bill, which could be seen as too lenient toward foreigners living in the U.S. illegally.
California Governor Gavin Newsom stopped by the Van Buren County Democratic Party's Independence Day reception in South Haven, Michigan, to chat with supporters. (Don Campbell/Herald Palladium via The Associated Press)
last month, California State Assembly He promoted AB 1840, known as the “California Dream for All” loan program, which, if enacted, would provide first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance of up to 20% of the home's price, or up to $150,000.
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Governor Newsom vetoed the bill due to its apparent intent to include undocumented immigrants in the assistance program.
“This bill seeks to prohibit applicants for the California Homeowner's Finance Agency (CalHFA) homebuying assistance program from being disqualified based solely on immigration status. Because funds available for CalHFA programs are limited, any expansion of program eligibility must be carefully considered within the broader context of the State's annual budget and ensure effective stewardship of resources,” Governor Newsom said in his veto letter.
Fox News Digital's Jamie Joseph contributed to this report.
