Trump’s DOJ accuses undocumented immigrants in Boston of committing nearly $1.5 million in welfare fraud

Boston Indicts Illegal Aliens in Welfare Fraud Case The Trump administration’s Justice Department revealed on Thursday that Boston, a city managed by Democrats and known as a sanctuary city, has indicted 11 illegal immigrants and four U.S. citizens for allegedly defrauding welfare programs, costing over $1.4 million. Among the defendants, six are reportedly illegal immigrants […]
Study: Immigrant Families Access Welfare at Much Higher Rates than Americans

Welfare Use Among Immigrant Households A recent report from the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) reveals that close to half of households led by immigrants benefit from traditional welfare programs, including food stamps, Medicaid, and subsidized housing. The CIS analysis examined data from the Current Population Survey Annual Socioeconomic Supplement spanning from 2021 to 2025. […]
Democrats in blue states criticized for prioritizing sanctuary policies over the welfare of migrant children.

California Democrats are under fire for their policies concerning vulnerable immigrant children. This comes after California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office indicated that involving federal authorities in local police welfare checks for unaccompanied minors could go against state law. Bonta’s alert triggered a significant lawsuit from the city of El Cajon, challenging California’s sanctuary state […]
Survey reveals that 71% of voters think welfare fraud occurs very often

As federal authorities ramp up efforts against welfare fraud, a recent poll shows that voters are worried about abuses in the system but also want to ensure that legitimate recipients aren’t denied access. Conducted before new charges were announced last Thursday against 15 individuals related to the Minnesota welfare fraud case—part of several ongoing investigations […]
JD Vance promises jail time for individuals who hid suspected welfare fraud

Vice President J.D. Vance Addresses Medicaid Fraud Investigations Vice President J.D. Vance has expressed confidence that federal investigations will uncover criminal activity related to suspected taxpayer-funded welfare fraud, particularly in states like California. In a discussion with Kayleigh McEnany from Fox News, Vance highlighted that the government’s fraud task force is looking into whether government […]
Why New Yorkers might remain unaware of serious errors and misbehavior by child welfare workers

There seems to be quite a bit of covering up happening within ACS. This observation comes from a recent Department of Investigation report that highlights how the Department of Children’s Services is not sharing crucial records with oversight bodies in New York. The report, titled “Denied Access: Challenges to DOI’s Oversight of the Child Welfare […]
Millions Leave Welfare Programs as New Trump Eligibility Rules Are Implemented

Changes to SNAP Benefits Lead to Significant Decline in Participants Since the introduction of new work requirements in July 2025, millions have lost access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal. Specifically, the number of SNAP participants has dropped by nearly 3.5 million, falling from […]
New legislation aims to address welfare and hospice fraud in Minnesota and California

House Republicans Move to Address Growing Fraud Concerns House Republicans are gearing up to push forward legislation aimed at tackling the escalating fraud issues in states like Minnesota and California. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, a Republican from Kentucky, announced on Thursday that he is introducing new measures that seek to prevent fraud in […]
Peter Schweizer: People Committing Welfare Fraud Can Vote, Too

Criminalizing Citizen Journalism in California “Everyone wants to fight fraud, right? Right?” asks investigative reporter Peter Schweitzer. Well, maybe not everyone. The California Legislature seems to be aiming to criminalize citizen journalists who expose significant fraud within the state’s Immigrant Services program. A proposed bill, known as AB 2064 or the “Stop Nick Shirley Act” […]
Ferraris and food assistance — states aid scammers in exploiting welfare

Luxury Cars and Food Stamps: A Federal Loophole What do a university professor, a well-known barber, and a professional soccer player share in common? All three own new luxury sports cars worth six figures, yet also participate in welfare programs. How can these individuals, categorized as “welfare recipients,” afford such expensive vehicles while still collecting […]