Post falsely says LA high-rise for illegal immigrants

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An Instagram post from June 20 depicts a high-rise building with a bedroom, fitness center, and conference room, alongside the claim that this is an "illegal immigrant housing facility" with a cost of $600,000 per unit. This statement is misleading and false.

The building in question is the $165 million Weingart Tower 1, a taxpayer-funded project in Los Angeles' Skid Row, an area well-known for its large homeless population. The 19-story high-rise, with 278 units, is intended to provide permanent supportive housing for the homeless, with 40 units reserved specifically for veterans. This information is available via multiple media reports and official sources from the Weingart Center, the nonprofit group behind the project.

There is no evidence to support the claim that this facility is intended for people living in the country illegally. Applicants for residence must provide documentation, including proof and source of income, disability certification, photo ID, and a Social Security card. Noncitizens typically can only obtain Social Security numbers if authorized to work by the Department of Homeland Security. Asylum seekers may apply for work permits after six months, but cannot request Social Security numbers until authorized.

The project's cost of $600,000 per unit is accurate, but the suggestion that it excludes veterans is false.

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