California to become first state to offer food benefits to some immigrants who live in U.S. illegally
“California is expected to be the first state to offer food benefits to immigrants residing in the U.S. illegally under a state budget plan revealed this week.
The unique policy fills in safety net gaps, as immigrants living in the U.S. without legal status are not eligible for federal benefits such as food stamps.
But the new program benefits only Californians older than 55, dismissing pleas by anti-poverty advocates to cover all ages.”