ELECTIONS

A proposed federal policy won’t target legal immigrants for using welfare. In Texas, they might drop out anyway.

Proponents say the proposal will save the government money. But critics say that especially in Texas, it will cause “chilling effects" that could keep citizens away from welfare programs.

By TEO ARMUS, The Texas Tribune
Posted 9/28/18

Maria, an immigrant from Mexico, spends most of her time tending to her sick husband, Gerardo. After a stroke nearly killed him in 2011 ...

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