Santa Monica is giving illegal aliens targeted by ICE an advantage over American citizens seeking taxpayer-funded rent aid.

EXCLUSIVE: Santa Monica is giving illegal aliens targeted by ICE an advantage over American citizens seeking taxpayer-funded rent aid.

Its $6 million program is open regardless of immigration status—and ICE-related housing problems increase an applicant’s priority score. pic.twitter.com/s15cJuWkW2

— Natalie Winters (@nataliegwinters) September 1, 2026