Coronavirus Relief Package Fails To Provide Aid To Millions Of Immigrants, Including Many On The Front Lines

osted by Jorge Loweree www.immigrationimpact.com

President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) on Friday, March 27. The $2 trillion stimulus package goes a long way to improve our response to the COVID-19 outbreak. But it fails to deliver for millions of immigrants across the country, including first responders who are on the front lines fighting against the virus.

Here’s what you should know about who is excluded from the CARES Act:


Many Immigrant Families Won’t Receive Direct Payments

Millions of immigrant families across the United States will not benefit from the $2 trillion in COVID-19 relief money contained in the package. It provides direct payments on a sliding scale of up to $1,200 per adult and $500 per child, depending on income and immigration status.

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