DHS, HUD End Taxpayer-Funded Housing for Illegal Aliens

HUD Secretary Scott Turner and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new initiative to end taxpayer-funded housing for illegal immigrants, emphasizing that U.S. resources should prioritize American citizens, especially amid a housing affordability crisis. The 'American Housing Programs for American Citizens' memorandum aims to prevent federal housing programs from benefiting undocumented individuals, with Turner stating that American tax dollars will now serve only U.S. citizens. Noem criticized the previous administration for allegedly prioritizing illegal immigrants over American families, asserting that the new agreement would help rectify this imbalance. The initiative includes assigning a full-time staff member to ensure compliance and data sharing between agencies to prevent misuse of housing programs. Both secretaries reiterated that the government's focus will shift to protecting American interests in housing policy. This change comes as part of broader efforts by the Trump administration to alter immigration-related funding policies.