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HUD Secretary Targets Illegal Immigration in Housing Crisis

8/31/2025

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HUD Secretary Scott Turner plans to restrict illegal immigrants from taxpayer-funded housing, prioritizing American citizens.
The department seeks a list of D.C. residents lacking U.S. citizenship.
A housing shortage of 4 to 7 million units is linked to rising illegal immigration, with rents increasing by 20.9% since 2021.
Approximately 59% of illegal immigrant households access welfare programs, costing taxpayers $42 billion.

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Story summary

HUD Secretary Scott Turner plans to restrict illegal immigrants from taxpayer-funded housing, prioritizing American citizens.
The department seeks a list of D.C. residents lacking U.S. citizenship.
A housing shortage of 4 to 7 million units is linked to rising illegal immigration, with rents increasing by 20.9% since 2021.
Approximately 59% of illegal immigrant households access welfare programs, costing taxpayers $42 billion.