""We have zero tolerance for pushing aside hardworking U.S. citizens while enabling others to exploit decades-old loopholes," HUD Secretary Scott Turner stated, emphasizing the need for stricter eligibility requirements for housing assistance."
""Separation is not a viable option for these families, and they will therefore be forced out of their homes," a letter from California's Civil Rights Department highlights the dire consequences of the proposed policy."
""The federal government should be helping to prevent homelessness, not making it worse," said San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu, criticizing the potential impact of the rule on affordable housing."
California's Civil Rights Department warns that a proposed HUD policy change could endanger up to 30,000 individuals in mixed-immigration status households. The policy requires proof of citizenship or eligibility for all individuals in housing receiving federal assistance. Families unable to provide this documentation may face eviction. California has the highest percentage of mixed-status households, with many consisting of eligible children and ineligible parents. Officials argue that this policy could lead to increased homelessness and destabilize affordable housing across the nation.
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