GOP Budget Cuts Immigrant Benefits, Raises Fees | JQJO

The House passed a GOP budget bill slashing social safety net programs for legal immigrants, including refugees and asylum seekers, and significantly increasing immigration fees. The bill aims to save money and project a tough stance on immigration. Advocates warn that hundreds of thousands of legal immigrants could lose access to vital services like SNAP benefits and healthcare, facing new fees of up to $1000 for asylum applications. While some argue the fees cover processing costs, critics see them as penalties designed to deter immigration. The Senate will now consider the bill, with some Republicans already pushing for deeper spending cuts.