Mamdani and others sue Trump over new green card restrictions
Summary
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and 21 states have sued President Donald Trump's administration over a new rule that expands the reasons immigration officers can deny green cards. The rule allows officials to deny green cards to people who might use certain public benefits, including food and health programs, even temporarily.Key Facts
- The lawsuit challenges a new rule that will start soon, giving immigration officers more power to deny green cards.
- The rule expands public charge criteria to include non-cash benefits like SNAP (food stamps) and WIC (nutrition assistance).
- Under this rule, someone could be denied a green card if they might need these benefits at any point.
- Opponents say it might stop families from using important public services like free school lunches.
- The lawsuit argues the rule could increase homelessness, untreated health problems, and food insecurity.
- Some groups are excluded from the rule, including asylum seekers, refugees, and trafficking victims.
- President Trump’s administration says some states fear losing federal money if immigrants stop using benefits.
- The case was filed in a New York federal court by Democratic-led cities and states.
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