On September 14, 2026, 22 states, Washington D.C., and a coalition of cities and counties filed federal lawsuits to block a Trump administration rule expanding the scope of public benefits restrictions for immigration purposes.
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Twenty-two states and Washington, D.C., as well as a separate coalition of cities and counties, filed federal lawsuits Monday seeking to block a Trump administration rule that expands the “public charge” test for green-card, visa and admission decisions [thehill.com#1][nbcnewyork.com#1][oregoncapitalchronicle.com#1]. The policy is scheduled to take effect Friday, Sept. 18, and would allow immigrat
States, cities sue to block Trump immigration rule on public benefits Reuters