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Pedro Camacho

Trump Ally Matt Gaetz Proposes Law to Deny Federal Funding to Groups Supporting Illegal Immigration

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) (Credit: Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Getty Images)

As Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz gets ready to defend his seat against challenger Gat Valimont in November while attempting to fend off a series of high-profile controversies, he has also been busy pushing the MAGA agenda during the campaign.

Gaetz introduced on Thursday the "Blocking Assistance and Resources to Restrict Illegal Entry and Residency Act of 2024," also known as the BARRIER Act of 2024 in the U.S. House of Representatives. aimed at restricting federal financial assistance to organizations that, in his words, "help migrants illegally enter the U.S. or give assistance to migrants unlawfully residing here."

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