Overview of Immigrant Eligibility for Federal Programs (Table)
Updated Oct 1, 2026 This table provides an overview of immigrant eligibility for the major federal public assistance programs. Originally published in November 2015.
California Nurses Association et al. v. Mullin et al.
This lawsuit challenges the Trump administration’s “Unlawful Voter Initiative,” a DHS policy that intimidates eligible voters of color and dissuades them from participating in civic...
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New Suit Filed Against DHS Over Field Investigations into Americans’ Eligibility to Vote
Published Sep 21, 2026 The lawsuit challenges DHS's practice of sending armed federal agents to Americans' homes to question their eligibility to vote.
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How Anti-Black Racism Shapes Welfare Inequality for Immigrants
Kat Lundie
Published Sep 18, 2026 Laws and policies throughout American history have consistently and systematically ensured that Black people and immigrants do not receive equal opportunities to escape poverty.