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Bill Maher Blames California Healthcare for Illegal Immigration Surge

6/1/2025

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Bill Maher took aim at the Biden administration's border policies on HBO's "Real Time," arguing that they aren't the sole cause of illegal immigration. He pointed to California's free health care for undocumented migrants as a major attraction, expressing frustration for taxpayers who feel their resources should benefit citizens first.

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Bill Maher took aim at the Biden administration's border policies on HBO's "Real Time," arguing that they aren't the sole cause of illegal immigration. He pointed to California's free health care for undocumented migrants as a major attraction, expressing frustration for taxpayers who feel their resources should benefit citizens first.