Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders

On February 19, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14218, aiming to end taxpayer funding for programs that benefit illegal immigrants. This order directs federal agencies to identify and curtail any benefits provided to illegal aliens, enhance eligibility verification systems, and ensure that federal funds do not support sanctuary policies. The move could significantly impact immigrants and potentially face legal challenges, as it seeks to enforce stricter adherence to existing laws like the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, which limits public benefits for non-citizens.