The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has put forward a controversial rule that could lead to the expulsion of families with mixed immigration status from public housing. This proposal aims to bar noncitizens and undocumented immigrants from accessing federal housing assistance, which would particularly impact families currently receiving support. Critics have expressed concerns that this move could displace thousands, especially in states like California, where a significant proportion of mixed-status households reside. The rule has reignited debates surrounding immigration policy and housing rights, furthering divisions on how public assistance should be allocated in the context of immigration status.