When stimulus checks start going out across the country, undocumented immigrants won't be receiving them. But immigrant rights advocates say leaving this group out of the $2 trillion plan could put the whole country's health at risk as coronavirus spreads.
When stimulus checks start going out across the country, undocumented immigrants won't be receiving them. That's not a surprise. They aren't eligible for most federal benefits. But immigrant rights advocates say leaving this group out of the $2 trillion plan isn't merely a matter of dollars and cents, and it isn't something that only affects undocumented workers and their families.
Senate approves stimulus bill. Here's what's in it. 02:06What about concerns that leaving undocumented immigrants out of the stimulus will have a detrimental impact on public health?Chmielenski says the aid package includes funding for medical care providers who will test and treat patients regardless of immigration status.
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