Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner has mandated that all individuals receiving federal housing assistance must prove U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status, effectively barring undocumented immigrants from taxpayer-funded programs. The policy requires Public Housing Authorities nationwide to verify the legal status of every tenant within 30 days, demanding details such as names, addresses, unit costs, and proof of eligibility. Turner emphasized that the measure aims to ensure taxpayer dollars are not used to subsidize “open border policies,” citing existing laws that prohibit federal aid to undocumented individuals. The move comes after reports that only one in four eligible American families secure Section 8 housing due to overcrowding by unauthorized residents, according to the department. Critics argue the policy will prioritize U.S. citizens over those in need while enforcing compliance through potential funding reviews for nonadherent authorities.