States, cities sue Trump administration over new green card restrictions

By: Nada Hassanein

Outlets: Stateline

Published: September 14, 2026

Words: 655

Last Updated: 3 days, 23 hours ago

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States, cities and counties filed a pair of lawsuits Monday challenging new federal rules that will allow immigrants’ use of safety net resources to be taken into account for green cards and other applications to stay in or enter the country.

The new federal policy goes into effect Friday and broadens the discretion of immigration officers reviewing applications for green cards, certain visas or admissions into the U.S., allowing officers to consider enrollment in public …

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