Republicans are claiming the government shut down because Democrats want to give “illegal immigrants” free health care — but U.S. law already prohibits unauthorized immigrants from gaining any federally subsidized health care coverage. NBC News’ @sahilkapurdc breaks down the misleading messaging and what Democrats say their bill would actually do.
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