The National Housing Law Project condemns the Trump Administration’s attempt to punish legal immigrants and their families for accessing critical, lifesaving benefits. The Public Charge Rule, finalized on August 14, makes it easier for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to determine certain immigrants to be a “public charge”, which can result in someone being denied admission into the country or prevent someone from receiving a green card. Under the Public Charge Rule, an individual may be deemed a public charge because they use, or might use, vital health, nutrition, or housing assistance programs. Certain immigrants can be deemed a public charge even if they have never received federal benefits based on several factors including income, age, health, and...
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