The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued a rule on Thursday requiring proof of American citizenship or eligible immigration status for taxpayer-funded housing programs, including Section 8. The rule applies to all applicants and current recipients of assistance, regardless of age, closing a loophole that allowed illegal immigrants to access benefits meant for low-income Americans.
HUD Secretary Scott Turner framed the move as the logical conclusion of an enforcement push that began last August, when the department ordered a review of tenants living in public housing and requested proof of citizenship or eligible immigration status.
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