States, cities sue over Trump rule seeking to deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits
Democratic-led states and cities filed lawsuits Monday challenging a federal rule set to begin Friday that they say gives President Donald Trump's administration broad discretion to deny green cards to immigrants who rely on public assistance for food, healthcare, housing and other basic needs.
TL;DR
- Democratic-led states and cities filed lawsuits on Monday.
- The lawsuits challenge a federal rule set to begin Friday.
- The rule is criticized for giving broad discretion to deny green cards.
- The denial targets immigrants who rely on public assistance for basic needs like food, healthcare, and housing.