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California legislators are contemplating a proposal that would establish the state as the first in the country to provide home loans to undocumented immigrants.
The proposal, anticipated to be approved by the Democratic-controlled state legislature this week, would enable undocumented immigrants to be eligible for the “California Dream for All” loan program.
This government-funded program offers 20% in down payment assistance, up to $150,000, to first-time homebuyers.
California also passed a bill providing free medical care to illegals that took effect n January this year.
Seems like half of Earth should move to California, given all the incentives to do so. https://t.co/XXikfKj7ki
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The program has set specific eligibility requirements. Individuals looking to participate must be purchasing a home for the first time, and at least one member of the household must be a first-generation homebuyer.
Furthermore, the household’s income must not exceed specific thresholds, which differ by county.
This initiative comes at a critical juncture when immigration continues to be a focal point in national politics, particularly in anticipation of the forthcoming election.
The California Governor Gavin Newsom, a notable advocate for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, has not given any indication of whether he will sign the bill if it is approved by the legislature.
NEW: California is on the verge of approving a measure that would make illegal immigrants eligible for $150,000 in state-supported home loans for down payments.
California taxpayers may soon be paying for illegal immigrants' down payments on homes.
Illegals won't be required to… pic.twitter.com/vU5HfU8But
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The deadline for him to act on the bill is August 31. When reached for comment, a spokesperson for Governor Newsom told Fox News Digital, “The Governor doesn’t typically comment on pending legislation. If the bill reaches his desk, the Governor will evaluate it on its merits.”
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Gov. Gavin Newsom just admitted that Democrats destroyed California pic.twitter.com/HVUp5hRHNw
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The Trump campaign has strongly criticized the bill, with spokesperson Karoline Leavitt calling it “fundamentally unfair but typical Democrat policy.” This opposition reflects the ongoing national discussion surrounding immigration and state-provided benefits for undocumented immigrants.
Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers in California have stood by the proposed legislation, asserting that it seeks to provide the same benefits to illegal alien residents as those available to other state residents.
During a June hearing on the bill, Democratic Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes stated, “It isn’t given out willy-nilly to just anybody.”
The sponsor of the bill, Democratic Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula, has stressed that individuals applying for the loan program must still adhere to federal eligibility criteria. These criteria entail possessing a taxpayer identification number or Social Security number.
Arambula highlighted that under current federal law, undocumented immigrants are generally barred from accessing state benefits unless there is an explicit state statute permitting it.
“We simply wanted to be as inclusive as possible within our policies so that all who are paying taxes here in our state were able to qualify,” Arambula explained to POLITICO. “Without the intentional law that we are introducing, we felt that there were complexities and questions that many in the immigrant community would have.”
How is this not aiding and abetting felony immigration violations? https://t.co/NBe963rmI0
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When questioned by Fox News Digital about whether the Trump campaign’s stance on the legislation had shifted in response to Arambula’s clarification, Leavitt gave a straightforward “no” in reply.
With the California legislature nearing a decision on the bill, attention will now turn to Governor Newsom to see if he will support a measure that could establish a fresh standard at the crossroads of state benefits and immigration policy.
