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New Bill Cuts Immigrant Benefits, Sparks Controversy
8/16/2025
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Story summary
- The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) modifies immigrant access to federal benefits across different statuses.
- DACA recipients face reduced eligibility, and refugees and asylees encounter new restrictions.
- Republicans claim these changes reduce fraud; advocates express concern over loss of essential services.
- New green card holders must wait five years for certain benefits.
- Health access modifications will begin in October 2026.
