The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is targeting undocumented immigrants living in mixed-status households, pushing for their removal from taxpayer-funded housing. An inter-agency memorandum signed by HUD Secretary Scott Turner and DHS Director Kristi Noem facilitates data sharing to prevent undocumented residents from benefiting from public assistance. While HUD can track immigration statuses, it cannot actively investigate residences, leaving public housing authorities to prepare for potential enforcement actions by immigration officers. The initiative, led by staffer Mike Mirski, plans initial operations in major cities like New York and Chicago, raising concerns over targeting processes.
HUD Secretary Scott Turner established an MOU with DHS to remove undocumented individuals from taxpayer-funded housing, asserting the focus should be on American citizens in need.
Despite lacking authority to investigate immigration status, HUD is increasingly aware of mixed-status households in public housing, prompting staff discussions on how to respond to immigration enforcement.
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