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Democrats claim that only state funds are used for Medicaid programs for illegal immigrants, but this is a lie. Federal funds are involved, making it an outrage that taxpayers are forced to fund healthcare for people with no right to be in the country.

In states that haven't expanded Medicaid, a significant portion of the population relies on the Affordable Care Act's subsidies. This highlights disparities in healthcare access, with low-income individuals in these states facing limited options.

The argument over healthcare for illegal immigrants is complicated by the classification of certain groups as legal residents but not full citizens. This includes groups like Cubans, Haitians, and Nicaraguans who have been given protected status.

Speaker Johnson was questioned about free health care for illegal aliens provided in emergency rooms, which is mandated by federal law. He supports the law, stating that emergency care is provided without question to anyone who comes in.

The argument over healthcare for undocumented immigrants is a central issue in the government shutdown, with Republicans wanting to exclude certain groups from coverage.

There is a debate over providing healthcare to undocumented immigrants, with some arguing it burdens the system.

Republicans claim that Democrats want to provide healthcare benefits to illegal immigrants, which Democrats deny.

There is a misconception that Democrats are trying to give healthcare subsidies to illegal aliens, but federal law prohibits such subsidies.

Congressman Eric Burleson of Missouri highlighted a scheme in California where managed care companies are taxed, only to have that money returned to them. This allows California to pull down federal dollars, resulting in nearly $4 billion spent on Medicaid for illegal immigrants.

Republicans claim that Democrats want to give taxpayer-funded healthcare to illegal immigrants, but Democrats insist they are not trying to do so.