<p>A coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on September 14, 2026, regarding a new policy that permits immigration officers to deny green cards to individuals based on their use of public benefits.</p><p>This policy modifies the longstanding "public charge" rule, which originated from the Immigration Act of 1882, aimed at ensuring that immigrants can support themselves without relying on government assistance.</p>
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States and District of Columbia file lawsuit against Trump administration over green card policy
A coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia has sued the Trump administration over a policy that allows immigration officers to deny green cards based on the use of public benefits. This policy alters the traditional public charge rule established in 1882.
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