Illegal migrants in California could receive phone subsidies under a proposed plan.
Whether low-income individuals must provide a Social Security number would be decided by the vote.
A proposal suggests that illegal immigrants in California may soon receive cell phone bill subsidies.
On Sept. 26, the California Public Utilities Commission will decide whether to expand eligibility for the LifeLine subsidy program to include residents without Social Security numbers.
Undocumented Californians who experience financial difficulties should receive the same benefits as any other Californian, as proposed by agency commissioner Alice Reynolds, according to Politico.
Over a decade ago, the Commission pledged to provide accommodations for illegal immigrants, but failed to fulfill that promise.
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The Democratic Party leaders have urged lawmakers to reduce social programs for illegal immigrants in California as the national platform shifts away from open-borders and sanctuary cities.
Gavin Newsom, the state's governor, has taken action to oppose legislation that could be viewed as favorable to undocumented immigrants residing in the U.S.
The "California Dream for All" loan program, which was recently advanced by the California legislature, would have provided first-time homebuyers with up to 20% of a home's value or up to $150,000 in down payment assistance if signed into law.
The bill was vetoed by Newsom because it aimed to include illegal immigrants in the assistance program.
The bill aims to prevent the exclusion of applicants from California Housing Finance Agency's (CalHFA) home purchase assistance programs due to their immigration status. However, since CalHFA programs have limited funding, it is crucial to evaluate the expansion of eligibility within the context of the annual state budget to ensure efficient resource management, as stated by Governor Newsom in the veto letter.
Planet Chronicle Digital's Jamie Joseph contributed to this report.
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