States and Cities Sue Over Trump’s Policy to Restrict Green Cards

A coalition of states and cities filed a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration policy that grants immigration officers broad discretion to deny green cards to individuals receiving public benefits. The policy, implemented in 2026, expanded the definition of "public charge" to include a wider range of assistance programs. The lawsuit names the Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies as defendants. The states and cities argue the policy violates federal law and the Administrative Procedure Act. A federal court has not yet ruled on the challenge.

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