New federal restrictions on public benefit programs could severely impact undocumented immigrants and vulnerable families in California. Children and families risk losing access to emergency shelters, healthcare, early education, and nutritional support. These changes could also adversely affect U.S. citizens, particularly U.S.-born children of immigrants and those with mental health challenges or homelessness. The potential shutdown of programs like Head Start would create a chilling effect on families seeking support and intensify stress on California's emergency healthcare system, particularly in rural areas that depend on these services.
"The new restrictions would harm undocumented immigrants but also U.S. citizens, including U.S.-born children of immigrants and those suffering from mental illness and homelessness."
"Head Start... may have to shutter some of its programs if the new rules barring immigrants withstand a lawsuit."
"The restrictions would have an immediate 'chilling effect' on immigrant and mixed-status families seeking support and cause broader 'ripple effects' in rural California."
"Children would lose educational, nutritional, and healthcare services. Parents or guardians may be forced to cut spending on other critical needs."
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