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Report Exposes California's $11B 'Shadow Welfare System' for Illegals
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
California spent more than $11 billion in state tax dollars on services for undocumented immigrants, including healthcare, food assistance, housing, legal aid, education, mobile phones, and vehicle insurance, according to a report. The spending figure represents state expenditures across multiple agencies and programs. The report did not specify the time period covered or provide a breakdown by program category.
