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Monday, Feb 17, 2025

Did the Biden Administration redirect Social Security funds to support unauthorized immigrants?

Carmela Guaglianone, Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting
no

There is no evidence that funds from the Social Security Administration were redirected to support undocumented immigrants. 

The federal government distributes $1.6 trillion to social security beneficiaries each year, which includes around 60 million retired or disabled workers as well as spouses and children of those workers. Immigrants without legal status are not eligible for Social Security benefits.

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