US States and Cities File Lawsuit Against Trump Green Card Policy
· World · New York Times, India Today
Multiple US states and cities have filed a lawsuit to block a federal policy that gives immigration officers expanded authority to deny green cards to legal immigrants who use public benefits. The contested rule penalizes individuals for accessing programs such as Medicaid, food stamps, and housing assistance. Plaintiffs argue the policy disproportionately harms low-income families and forces vulnerable residents to choose between basic necessities and lawful residency status. Legal challenges claim the regulation penalizes poverty and disrupts state-administered social welfare systems. The Department of Homeland Security defended the rule as a measure to ensure immigrants remain self-sufficient.
Why it matters
The lawsuit directly impacts low-income immigrant families and state governments that manage public welfare and healthcare systems across the US.
Read the original report — New York Times
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