Madison Allocates $700,000 of COVID Relief Funds to Illegal Immigrants

The city of Madison has diverted a portion of its federal COVID-19 relief funds to support services for undocumented residents, sparking controversy and demands for accountability.

• A Wisconsin lawmaker has demanded answers from Madison after reports that $700,000 in COVID relief funds were allocated to support illegal immigrants.
• The funds were approved to aid nonprofits providing services to undocumented residents, despite their ineligibility for direct federal or state aid.
• Critics argue that the decision reflects misplaced priorities and misuses taxpayer dollars intended to aid Wisconsinites during the pandemic.
• The controversy highlights broader concerns about the management and accountability of federal COVID-19 relief funds across the U.S.
• Madison officials defend the allocation, citing the pandemic's significant impact on undocumented residents and the role of community partners in providing essential services.

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