Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Defends American Workers First
Trump Labor Department, In a landmark move, the Trump Administration has taken decisive action to protect U.S. workers and taxpayers by barring illegal aliens from federally funded workforce programs. The Department of Labor, under Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, issued fresh guidance Thursday ensuring that only individuals legally authorized to work in the U.S. may access these programs.
This update reflects President Trump’s enduring commitment to enforce immigration laws and protect the American workforce.
Updated Workforce Guidelines Block Illegal Access
According to the Department, all grantees under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and related federal programs must now verify work authorization before offering services. This includes training programs, job placement services, and skills development opportunities.
“These programs exist to equip American workers, not to reward illegal immigration,” said Secretary Chavez-DeRemer.
Reversing Biden’s Open-Door Policy
The updated guidance reverses Biden-era rules that Chavez-DeRemer argues encouraged illegal immigration. By removing verification requirements, the previous administration had opened the door to taxpayer-funded benefits for those unlawfully in the U.S.
“This policy shift shuts that door and puts American workers back at the front of the line,” she declared.
No More Benefits for Illegal Aliens
The Department emphasized that states risk losing federal grant funding if they continue to offer unemployment benefits to illegal aliens. Chavez-DeRemer reaffirmed that unemployment benefits are not a handout—they are earned protections for legal workers only.
“To qualify, individuals must be both legally authorized and actively seeking work,” she stated.
Trump Delivers for U.S. Workers
President Trump’s administration continues to uphold the rule of law while standing firm for the American worker. These updates ensure that taxpayer dollars serve their true purpose: strengthening the legal workforce, not subsidizing lawlessness.
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