A group of Democratic-led states and Washington, D.C., has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to halt a new policy that tightens restrictions on immigrants seeking green cards or entry to the U.S. if they use public benefits. The legal challenge targets the Department of Homeland Security’s updated "public charge" rule, which broadens the criteria for denying visas or permanent residency based on reliance on government assistance. Critics argue the measure could discourage lawful immigration by penalizing those who access essential social services. The case hinges on whether the rule exceeds federal authority and unfairly burdens vulnerable populations.
A coalition of Democratic-led states and Washington, D.C., are suing the Trump administration to block a rule that makes it harder for immigrants to obtain green cards or even enter the country if they rely on public benefits. The 22 states and D.C. are challenging the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) “public charge” rule, set...
