States Sue Over Green Card Rule

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1. 14 Sep

   The reality is that immigrants are rarely eligible for public benefits until they get a green card.

   2 outlets · Mother Jones
2. 17 Sep

   "Hardworking families should not be forced to go without the support they need because they fear asking for assistance will get them deported," James said in a statement.

   2 outlets · Fox News

Coverage 9 articles

• 18 Sep Mamdani’s green card lawsuit isn’t about compassion. It’s about who paysMayor Zohran Mamdani of New York announced a lawsuit against the federal government alongside New York Attorney General Letitia James and 21 other states to challenge a Trump-era rule that allows immigration officers to consider an applicant’s use of public benefits when deciding green card eligibility. Set to take effect on Friday, the rule expands upon existing criteria by factoring in additional benefits such as…Washington Examiner
• 17 Sep 20 states sue to block Trump admin rule that would make it harder for immigrants to obtain visas, green cardsMore than 20 states, led by New York State Attorney General Letitia James, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a new Department of Homeland Security rule set to take effect on Friday. The rule expands the list of government benefits that immigration officials can consider when determining if an applicant might become dependent on public assistance, potentially disqualifying them from visas or…Fox News
• 15 Sep Mamdani sues Trump administration over new immigration rule – videoZohran Mamdani, the New York mayor, announced on September 14 that New York City plans to sue the Trump administration along with several other major cities. The lawsuit targets a new immigration rule that would make it easier to deny green cards and visas to immigrants who are likely to use public benefits.The Guardian
• 15 Sep Mamdani and others sue Trump over new green card restrictionsNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and a coalition of Democratic-led cities and states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's new green card restrictions, which take effect on Friday. The rule allows immigration officers to deny green cards to applicants who may use public benefits like SNAP or WIC, expanding beyond just government cash assistance. Opponents argue this could lead to increased…ABC News (US)
• 15 Sep Massive legal battle erupts as 22 states fight Trump plan to block green cards for Medicaid usersA coalition of 22 Democratic-led states, along with several cities and counties, has filed lawsuits in Manhattan federal court to challenge a new immigration rule introduced by President Trump’s administration. The rule allows federal authorities to reject green card applications from individuals who use public assistance programs like Medicaid. Two separate lawsuits argue that the regulation violates the…The Independent
• 14 Sep California, others challenge Trump effort to deny green cards over past use of public aidCalifornia, along with other Democratic-led states and localities, has filed lawsuits challenging new Trump administration rules that allow immigration officials to deny green cards to applicants whose families have previously used public assistance programs. The plaintiffs argue these changes unlawfully reinterpret over a century of immigration law and will unfairly penalize immigrants while shifting costs onto…Los Angeles Times
• 14 Sep Trump's Green Card rule sued by a coalition of states and local governments who call new policy 'catastrophic'A coalition of 22 states and local governments sued the Trump administration four days before a new Green Card rule is set to take effect on September 18, arguing that it would harm immigrant families by forcing them to forgo public assistance programs or risk being denied green cards. The plaintiffs contend this “public charge” policy will also strain emergency services and reduce participation in federal benefits…Times of India
• 14 Sep States and cities sue Trump administration over policy restricting green card benefitsOn Monday, a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration over its new policy that allows immigration officers to deny green cards based on recipients' use or application for public benefits. This change expands upon earlier attempts by the administration and shifts the longstanding "public charge" rule, which traditionally did not penalize applicants for using certain safety…The Guardian
• 14 Sep States and Cities Sue To Stop Trump’s Immigrant “Wealth Test” Rule Before It Takes EffectNew York is leading 22 states and several municipalities in lawsuits against the Trump administration's expansion of the "public charge" rule for immigrants. The new regulations, set to take effect on September 18, allow immigration officers to consider potential future use of public benefits like food stamps and Medicaid when assessing visa applications, reversing rules from 2022 that prohibited such…Mother Jones

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