Thursday, November 06, 2008
Immigration - You can't ask!... Say what?
All of the laws in this case were created by the government and are administered by the government.
That says a lot, all by itself; however, I have to wonder if the CITIZENS really agree...
That says a lot, all by itself; however, I have to wonder if the CITIZENS really agree...
Tiffany Gabbay, at CNSnews.com, reports:
"The Boston Housing Authority (BHA) told CNSNews.com that illegal immigrants like Onyango can qualify for the state-funded housing in Massachusetts because, unlike federally funded programs, Massachusetts forbids the BHA from even asking about an applicant’s immigration status.
Federally funded vs. state-funded public housing
The BHA administers both federally funded and state-funded housing, according to communications director Lydia Agro.
Federally funded programs require that housing applicants be a U.S. citizen or be an 'eligible non-citizen.' The Federal Housing Authority defines eligible non-citizens to mean those immigrants with a resident alien card, a temporary resident card, an employment authorization card or proof of refugee or asylum status.
But there is no such requirement for state-funded housing in Massachusetts, according to Agro."
