Anchor Babies and Welfare Benefits
The New York Times admits that children of illegal aliens and temporary visa-holders, known as 'anchor babies,' benefit from American taxpayer-funded welfare. President Trump aims to preserve the social safety net for American citizens by limiting benefits to parents with Social Security numbers.
Key Points
- Children of illegal immigrants are major welfare beneficiaries
- Trump aims to limit benefits to parents with Social Security numbers
- Research shows that illegal immigrant parents of anchor babies collect millions in welfare
Pros
- Preservation of social safety net for American citizens
- Limiting welfare benefits to parents with Social Security numbers
Cons
- Potential impact on children who are U.S. citizens but have undocumented parents
- Children with immigrant parents are more likely to live in poverty