"Around 72,000 lawfully present immigrants in the state will be impacted, according to the Food4All Coalition, a statewide advocacy campaign, and the Alameda County Community Food Bank."
"These are communities that we have historically said, You are welcome here. We have the support for you. We're going to help you get established in our country.' And now, the federal government is abandoning them."
"While not all immigrants are being pushed out of CalFresh, Trump's bill specifically targets individuals like refugees and people claiming asylum in the U.S."
Starting April 1, 2025, many humanitarian immigrants in California, including refugees and asylum seekers, are no longer eligible for food assistance through CalFresh. This change is part of significant cuts to social safety programs enacted by the 2025 H.R. 1 spending bill. Approximately 72,000 lawfully present immigrants will be affected statewide, with over 5,000 in Alameda County alone. The new restrictions specifically target asylees, refugees, and other vulnerable groups, undermining previous commitments to support these communities.
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