California Passes Home Loan Bill for Undocumented

The California State Legislature has passed Assembly Bill 1840, which would allow undocumented immigrants to access up to $150,000 in state-funded home loans for first-time buyers. The bill, which cleared the Senate and the Assembly along party lines, now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom's decision. Proponents argue the bill extends homeownership benefits to all residents, while opponents, including Republican lawmakers, claim it exacerbates the housing and border crises by incentivizing illegal immigration. The California Dream for All program, which the bill amends, initially ran out of funds within 11 days, supporting only 1,700 buyers. The bill's passage has sparked significant controversy and debate over resource allocation and immigration policies.