Social Security Says It Commits to Preventing Illegal Immigrants From Receiving Benefits

The White House recently announced that 6,300 illegal immigrants with criminal records or who posed other serious risks were receiving benefits.

A Social Security card sits alongside checks from the U.S. Treasury in Washington on Oct. 14, 2021. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

The Social Security Administration (SSA) expressed its “full support” for a recent memorandum issued by President Donald Trump that requires the agency to take a series of measures to block illegal immigrants from obtaining government benefits, according to an April 16 statement.

“This memorandum reinforces SSA’s commitment to safeguarding taxpayer dollars and ensuring the integrity of the programs it administers,” the agency said.