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States sue over green card rule
The gist
New York and 21 other states plus D.C. sued to block a new green card rule.
The rule can count Medicaid and food stamps against applicants, affecting mixed-status families.
How it unfolded
- Jul 20, 2026The Trump administration announced the new Department of Homeland Security rule on public charge.
- Sep 14, 2026New York and 21 other states, plus the District of Columbia, filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of New York to block the rule.
- Sep 14, 2026A second lawsuit was filed by six cities and counties including New York City, Chicago, San Francisco and Seattle.