GOP's budget package proposes to cut benefits and raise fees for legal immigrants
npr.orgPublished: 5/28/2025
Summary
The Republican budget package proposes significant cuts to social safety net programs for legal immigrants, including refugees and asylum seekers, potentially affecting up to 250,000 individuals accessing services like SNAP and healthcare. Higher fees for asylum applications and immigration processes are also part of the plan, while critics warn that these changes could exacerbate issues for those already in the U.S. Advocacy groups express concern over the impact on vulnerable populations.