Federal Register, Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders, Executive Order 14218, February 19, 2025
Provides a policy for ending any taxpayer/government flow of resources to illegal immigrants. All agency heads are asked to identify programs that allow illegal immigrants to obtain any funding or benefits and take relevant action to better align programs with federal law. DOGE is involved in this effort to identify federal funding for illegal immigrants and recommend actions for meeting the requirements of the order.
From the Order:
Section 1 . Purpose. The plain text of Federal law, including the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-193) (PRWORA), generally prohibits illegal aliens from obtaining most taxpayer-funded benefits. Title IV of the PRWORA states that it is national policy that “aliens within the Nation's borders not depend on public resources to meet their needs,” and that “[i]t is a compelling government interest to remove the incentive for illegal immigration provided by the availability of public benefits.” But in the decades since the passage of the PRWORA, numerous administrations have acted to undermine the principles and limitations directed by the Congress through that law. Over the last 4 years, in particular, the prior administration repeatedly undercut the goals of that law, resulting in the improper expenditure of significant taxpayer resources. 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.