A coalition of states and local governments is suing the Trump administration over plans to limit green cards for immigrants enrolled in public benefits.
The two lawsuits, filed Monday, say the White House is upending decades of legal precedent governing social safety nets and sparking fear and confusion. Set to go into effect on September 18, Trump’s policy would allow federal officers to consider whether an applicant has used — or is likely to use — public benefits during their green card application process.
The suits seek to block the Department of Homeland Security and federal leaders from considering an individual’s use of benefits in…
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