States, cities sue to block Trump immigration rule on public benefits
- On Monday, dozens of Democratic-led U.S. states, counties, and cities sued President Donald Trump's administration in Manhattan federal court to block a new immigration rule set for Friday.
- The Department of Homeland Security rule allows officials to deny green cards to applicants deemed 'public charges' for using benefits like Medicaid and food stamps.
- Plaintiff States argue the policy violates the Administrative Procedure Act, estimating nationwide annual losses of $4.05 billion in federal payments, with states themselves losing approximately $2.2 billion.
- New York Attorney General Letitia James stated the rule 'preys on that fear,' causing families to forfeit health coverage and food assistance to which they are legally entitled.
- Similar legal challenges previously blocked the 2019 version of this policy, though critics argue the current rule lacks clear limits on which benefits count against applicants' status.
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22 Blue States Sue Over Restrictions On Green Cards
The New York Times reports: A coalition of states and local governments sued the Trump administration on Monday over what they called a “catastrophic” new policy that would make it harder for immigrants to obtain green cards if they rely on public benefits. The challenge, brought by two separate lawsuits, aims to block a policy … The post 22 Blue States Sue Over Restrictions On Green Cards appeared first on Joe.My.God..
States, cities sue to block Trump immigration rule on public benefits
Dozens of Democratic-led U.S. states, counties and cities sued President Donald Trump's administration on Monday to block a new rule that would allow immigration officials to deny green cards to people who use public benefits such as food stamps and Medicaid.
States sue to stop Trump rule that would make it harder for some immigrants to get green cards
New York and 21 other states are suing the Trump administration to block a new Department of Homeland Security rule that would give immigration officials wider discretion to deny green cards, visas or entry into the United States when determining whether applicants could become dependent on government aid.
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