Immigrants, ‘Government Checks’ and a Viral Myth
by Angelo Fichera
Jan 28, 2019
2 minutes
Quick Take
There is no evidence that “18 million illegal immigrants” received “government checks” during the government shutdown this month, contrary to Facebook posts.
Full Story
Immigrants in the country illegally are not eligible for most federal benefits.
But viral posts on social media distort that fact by claiming millions of unauthorized immigrants have been to go without pay.
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