Republicans are accusing Democrats of demanding healthcare for illegal immigrants in return for voting to end the government shutdown .

Democrats, in response, are saying that Republicans are lying and that the law already bars illegal immigrants from federal healthcare programs.

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Who’s right? It all boils down to definitions. Read on to learn more.

The claim

Republicans, perhaps most prominently Vice President JD Vance, are arguing that Democrats are shutting down the government because they are seeking funding for healthcare benefits for illegal immigrants

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