California Governor Considers Aid For Illegal Immigrants Amid Coronavirus

California Governor Gavin Newsom said this week that in response to COVID-19 pandemic the state is exploring ways to help people living in the country illegally who are not eligible for federal economic stimulus benefits. Newsom confirmed that he will unveil his plan next month.

While he didn't offer many specifics, the Governor did say it will be part of a broader package of economic stimulus strategies that are separate from federal benefits.

The plan is meeting with resistance from some Republicans in the state, like state Senator John Moorlach from Costa Mesa.

"I see the state of California and its budget as a house of cards and with this coronavirus-induced recession, I'm just trying to figure out where the money would come from," Moorlach told the Associated Press. "I would say helping undocumented would be a luxury item."

It's estimated that two-million people are living in California illegally, according to the California Latino Legislative Caucus. That group has asked Newsom to create a "disaster relief fund" for those undocumented immigrants, since they also haven't been able to work during the state's stay-at-home order in response to the virus.

Last month Congress approved a $2.2 trillion aid package that will give cash payments to most Americans. But those living in the country illegally are not eligible to get that money. California's revenues have tumbled amid the crisis and it's unclear how much will be available to help immigrants.

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