The US Department of Health and Human Services announced a broader interpretation of a 1996 law, leading to undocumented immigrants losing access to 13 federal programmes. Key programmes affected include Head Start, which serves low-income children, and various health and family planning services. HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr described the decision as a way to restore integrity to federal programmes and allocate resources for American citizens. Critics emphasize that these changes may aggravate public health crises by marginalizing immigrant communities reliant on these services.
The US Department of Health and Human Services announced broadening its interpretation of a 1996 law, cutting undocumented immigrants' access to 13 federal programmes.
The decision removes eligibility for programmes such as Head Start, which provides educational resources for low-income children, and other health and family planning services.
HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr stated that the new action restores integrity to federal programmes and protects American resources from incentives for illegal immigration.
Critics warn that these restrictions will further marginalize vulnerable immigrants and worsen public health crises due to lack of essential services.
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