Hundreds of groups push back on Trump denying lawful immigrants access to Head Start, other programs

The Trump administration’s expanded ban on immigrants’ access to social services, including Head Start and Meals on Wheels, has drawn opposition from 372 organizations, which argue it unfairly targets lawfully present immigrants and could harm millions of children, including U.S. citizens. Critics claim the policy creates confusion and fear around access to essential programs, while the administration asserts it protects taxpayer resources from subsidizing illegal immigration.

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