There was a time when immigrants had to prove they would not be a burden to society before they were allowed to come in...

'Give Us Your Tired, Your Poor, Your...Freebies'? Nearly Half of U.S. Immigrant Households on Welfare

https://redstate.com/beckynoble/2026/03/20/give-us-your-tired-your-poor-yourfreebies-nearly-half-of-us-immigrant-households-on-welfare-n2200446#google_vignette

By Becky Noble  | 2:25 PM on March 20, 2026