Federal · Title 8 — Aliens and Nationality
8 U.S.C. § 1625: Authorization for verification of eligibility for State and local public benefits
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A State or political subdivision of a State is authorized to require an applicant for State and local public benefits (as defined in section 1621(c) of this title ) to provide proof of eligibility.
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