Mapping Where Non-Citizens Receive The Most Food Stamps

A government shutdown threatens food stamp access for millions, including both citizens and non-citizens. An Economic Policy Innovation Center report revealed that in 2022, nearly 1.5 million non-citizens received $4.2 billion in food stamp benefits. California, Florida, New York, Texas, and Illinois had the highest non-citizen enrollment in the program. Public charge policies traditionally expect immigrants to be self-sufficient and not rely on such benefits. The Biden administration is accused of using loopholes to grant "status" to illegal immigrants, making them eligible for welfare. The Congressional Budget Office estimates billions in food stamp benefits will go to illegal immigrants and their children due to current border policies. Some advocate for closing loopholes and cutting off welfare to illegal aliens to secure the border. Democrats are also allegedly pushing for taxpayer-funded health insurance for illegal aliens. A study suggests that illegal immigrants are a net fiscal drain on government services. The American Federation of Government Employees urges Democrats to support a funding bill to end the shutdown.