New York City has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s "public charge" immigration rule, which could restrict access to green cards for non-citizens receiving public benefits. The city argues the policy threatens immigrant families and undermines its social safety net programs. Legal battles are unfolding across multiple states, including California and Illinois, as officials push back against the federal measure. Critics say the rule could discourage immigrants from using benefits they’re legally entitled to, while supporters claim it protects taxpayer-funded resources.
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