August 30, 2025 | @DailyImmigrant — DHS has issued new guidance prohibiting federally funded aid groups from assisting undocumented immigrants. Programs funded by DHS or FEMA must now verify immigration status, grant access to detention facilities, and avoid serving undocumented individuals. Many nonprofits, including faith-based and disaster relief groups, warn this policy could violate state laws and block vital help to those in need.
🔑 What’s Changing?
- Tight restrictions on who federally funded aid groups may serve.
- Enforcement expectations added for grantees.
⚠️ Important Reminders:
- Aid organizations face ethical and legal conflicts.
- Undocumented and mixed-status families may be left vulnerable.
