Illegal immigrants are counted in a US census; given the privilege to vote; and have health care benefits.

Illegal immigrants are counted in the U.S. Census but are not legally allowed to vote and generally do not have access to most health care benefits.

Removing unauthorized immigrants from census could change apportionment in House - Pew Research Center
Source: pewresearch.org

Removing unauthorized immigrants from census could change apportionment in House - Pew Research Center
Source: pewresearch.org

At a glance

Key Evidence

Verified August 7, 2025

Illegal immigrants are counted in the census and impact apportionment.cis.org congress.gov
Illegal immigrants cannot legally vote in U.S. Elections.hagerty.senate.gov
Health care benefits for illegal immigrants are limited and do not include most public programs.

The reporting

What the Evidence Shows

1. Counting in the Census: Illegal immigrants are included in the U.S. Decennial census count. This inclusion affects congressional apportionment and Electoral College votes, as population counts include all residents regardless of legal status.cis.org congress.gov

2. Voting Rights: Illegal immigrants do not have the legal right to vote in federal, state, or most local elections. Voting is restricted to U.S. Citizens, and non-citizens, including those unlawfully present, are prohibited from voting under federal law.hagerty.senate.gov

3. Health Care Benefits: Generally, illegal immigrants are not eligible for most public health care benefits such as Medicaid or Medicare. Some limited emergency medical services may be available regardless of immigration status, but comprehensive health care benefits are typically reserved for citizens or legal residents.

Therefore, the claim that illegal immigrants are "given the privilege to vote" and "have health care benefits" is inaccurate. They are counted in the census but do not have voting rights and do not broadly receive health care benefits.

This analysis reflects current U.S. Policies as of 2025.

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