Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits

MIAMI (AP) — The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and others.

The policy, known as “public charge,” appeared on Thursday in the Federal Register and will be formally published on July 20.

The policy was as one of President Donald Trump’s moves to limit legal immigration during his first administration, but it after Democratic President Joe Biden came to power.

Its return comes when the Republican administration is implementing a hardline policy to curb both illegal and , and when the cost of healthcare and food is rising.

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