California"s new housing loan bill for illegal immigrants sparks outrage
- A new California bill proposes offering up to $150,000 in housing loans to illegal immigrants.
- The California Dream for All Program, which assists first-time homebuyers, has already run out of funds shortly after its launch.
- Critics, including former residents, question the priorities of the state in supporting undocumented individuals over long-time residents facing housing challenges.
Faith Lersey, a former California resident, criticized a new bill in California that proposes offering up to $150,000 in housing loans to illegal immigrants. Lersey, who moved to South Carolina with her family due to the high cost of living in California, expressed her disbelief at the state prioritizing undocumented individuals over long-time residents struggling to achieve homeownership. The bill, known as AB 1840, aims to include illegal immigrants in the California Dream for All Program, which assists first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance. The California Dream for All Program has faced challenges, including running out of funds just 11 days after its launch in June, which limited assistance to 1,700 first-time homebuyers. Despite the financial constraints, the bill has progressed through the state legislature, raising concerns about the motives behind such support for undocumented individuals amid California's ongoing financial struggles. California is currently grappling with billions of dollars in debt, and many residents have left the state in search of more affordable living conditions. The bill's advancement comes at a politically charged time, with immigration issues becoming a focal point in national elections. Governor Gavin Newsom has not yet indicated whether he will sign the bill into law if it passes the legislature before the deadline. The situation reflects broader tensions regarding immigration policy and its implications for state resources and resident priorities.