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Immigrants’ Eligibility for U.S. Public Benefits: A Primer

The U.S. 1996 welfare law created a complex patchwork of eligibility for federal supports. This 2024 primer maps which categories of immigrants qualify for 13 U.S. public benefit programs and how some states extend coverage.

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