A coalition of states and cities has filed legal challenges against a federal rule that aims to restrict green cards for immigrants who use public benefits, arguing it could discourage low-income families from accessing essential services. The policy, which expands existing restrictions on legal immigration, targets those who may rely on programs like Medicaid, food assistance, or housing support. Critics claim it undermines long-standing protections for vulnerable populations while potentially straining local budgets already stretched by social services. The lawsuits highlight a growing divide over how public assistance intersects with immigration policy.
States, cities sue over Trump rule seeking to deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits Los Angeles Daily News
