The US Justice Department has warned states about losing welfare funding. This is due to not reporting all undocumented immigrants known to state agencies. Previously, only specific program administrators had this reporting duty. Now, all state agencies must report individuals unlawfully present. Failure to comply risks significant financial consequences for states.

The DOJ said states must report known illegal immigrants to DHS or risk losing federal funding under a 1996 welfare reform law.

The Justice Department moved Wednesday to require states to provide information on undocumented immigrants or lose federal funding for two key public assistance programs, issuing…