Lawmakers Push to Limit NGOs Aiding Illegal Immigrants Amid Trump’s Funding Crackdown

House and Senate lawmakers are moving to introduce new bills aimed at restricting funding for nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that provide aid to illegal immigrants. The legislative push comes as the Trump administration increases its efforts to cut funding for organizations it believes are undermining U.S. immigration laws.

Representative Lance Gooden, a Republican from Texas, is reintroducing the Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act. The bill seeks to prevent taxpayer money from being used to support NGOs that assist undocumented migrants. At the same time, Senator Bill Hagerty, a Republican from Tennessee, is introducing the Fixing Exemptions for Networks Choosing to Enable Illegal Migration (FENCE) Act.

Hagerty’s bill specifically targets NGOs that help illegal immigrants by revoking their tax-exempt status. According to the proposal, any organization found to provide assistance, benefits, services, or support to individuals unlawfully present in the U.S. would lose its tax benefits.

“American taxpayers should not be forced to fund organizations that knowingly aid illegal migration,” Hagerty said. “This legislation ensures that groups facilitating unlawful immigration do not benefit from government exemptions.”

The bills come amid a broader crackdown on funding under the Trump administration. President Trump has vowed to strengthen border security and eliminate financial loopholes that allow NGOs to provide resources to undocumented migrants. Supporters of the proposed laws argue they will help enforce immigration policies and deter illegal crossings. For more updates check our Youtube channel.

However, critics see the measures as an attack on humanitarian aid. Many NGOs provide food, shelter, and medical care to migrants, including asylum seekers and families with children. Immigration advocacy groups warn that cutting funds could lead to a humanitarian crisis at the border.

The proposed bills will likely face intense debate in Congress, with Democrats and human rights organizations opposing the restrictions. If passed, the legislation could significantly impact the operations of NGOs working in border regions.

As the immigration debate continues, the Trump administration and Republican lawmakers remain firm on reducing support for groups they believe encourage illegal entry into the U.S. The bills reflect a growing push to reshape federal policies on border security and immigration enforcement.

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