"New Bills Aim to Expand Benefits and Citizenship for Immigrants in the US"

Democrats in the House and Senate have introduced a bill that would eliminate the five-year waiting period for immigrants to access federal benefits, including Medicaid and food stamps. The bill, called the LIFT the BAR Act, aims to remove "cruel, xenophobic, and unreasonable barriers" to healthcare and other services for immigrants. Republicans argue that the unchecked influx of migrants is leading to a drain on federal resources and other problems, while supporters of the bill say it is necessary to ensure that immigrants succeed in America.