Social Security Says It Commits to Preventing Illegal Immigrants From Receiving Benefits

The Social Security Administration (SSA) expressed its “full support” for a recent memorandum issued by President Donald Trump that requires the agency to take a series of measures to block illegal immigrants from obtaining government benefits, according to an April 16 statement. “This memorandum reinforces SSA’s commitment to safeguarding taxpayer dollars and ensuring the integrity of the programs it administers,” the agency said. The memo requires SSA to expand its fraud prosecutor program to at least 50 U.S. Attorney Offices. SSA’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is tasked with investigating allegations of fraud related to Social Security. To prosecute federal crimes, OIG partners with U.S. attorneys within the Department of Justice as well as other local and state prosecuting authorities....