President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order directing federal agencies to halt the allocation of taxpayer-funded benefits to undocumented immigrants. The order cites federal law, including the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, that "generally prohibits illegal aliens from obtaining most taxpayer-funded benefits."
"My Administration will uphold the rule of law, defend against the waste of hard-earned taxpayer resources, and protect benefits for American citizens in need, including individuals with disabilities and veterans," said Trump upon signing the Executive Order.
