21 Democratic-led states sue to block Trump's green card rule over public benefits
- Twenty-two US states and Washington, DC, have sued the Trump administration over a new green card rule.
- The rule would allow immigration officers to consider public benefits such as Medicaid, food stamps and housing aid when assessing green card applications.
- New York City, Chicago, San Francisco and Seattle have also filed a separate lawsuit against the policy.
- The rule is expected to take effect on September 18, with critics warning it could discourage immigrant families from using benefits they are legally entitled to.
Source: moneycontrol.com
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