Trump Administration Revives Rule That Could Deny Green Cards to Immigrants Using Public Benefits

NDTV—The Trump administration announced it would revive the 'public charge' rule, which would allow immigration officials to deny green cards to immigrants who have used public benefits such as Medicaid, food stamps, or housing assistance. The rule was originally implemented during Trump's first term and reversed by the Biden administration. Its revival is expected to make permanent residence significantly harder to obtain for lower-income immigrants. Advocates warned the change would deter eligible immigrants from seeking necessary medical care and assistance.

• NDTV — Team Trump Alters Rule To Deny Green Cards To Immigrants Using Public Benefits
• ABC News — Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits
• Associated Press — The revived rule would make permanent residence harder to obtain for lower-income immigrants
• Reuters — US to revive the public charge rule that could deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits