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New York leads lawsuit against Trump’s 'public charge' rule

New York Democrats have filed federal lawsuits opposing a Trump administration policy that would tighten 'public charge' standards for immigrants.

Published Sep 14, 2026, 4:27 PM EDT | WFMZZ

New York Democrats are leading federal lawsuits challenging President Donald Trump’s 'public charge' rule, which would make it harder for lawful immigrants to obtain green cards or visas. The suits seek to block the administration’s policy change.