I hate the idea that Americans in need could be passed over for housing aid simply because the government doesn't see fit to confirm citizenshiphttp://www.sentinelandenterprise.com...ive-subsidized
When local housing directors review applications for subsidized public housing, they give preference to U.S. veterans, the elderly, and those with a disability.
But if an American citizen applies for an apartment at the same time as an illegal immigrant, the applicant who is here legally is given no preference in many cases.
Some think that needs to change.
In Massachusetts there are about 46,500 state-subsidized units and 37,000 federally subsidized units of public housing. While applicants for federal units are required to show proof of citizenship or legal immigration status to local housing authorities, they do not have to present the same proof when applying for state-subsidized units.
A group of lawmakers has been pushing legislation for several years that would require applicants to show their citizenship or immigration status at state-subsidized developments, as well.
in the application process.
In a world where our identity is constantly being validated in every aspect of our daily lives its utterly atrocious that our government cant do the same.
We have a hard enough time taking care of our own.
How can we possibly accomplish the goal when we're also taking care of millions of people who have no right to be in our country?
Citizenship verification needs to be explicitly required in all areas of importance including housing, banking, employment, telecom, insurance, health care, education, and any any other similar aspect of society.