Millions of Kids Could Lose Health Insurance and Food Assistance Under Trump’s Public Charge Rule
A new study estimates that as many as 8.3 million kids are at risk of losing their benefits.
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Why Is Participation in Food Assistance Programs Like WIC Declining?
New analysis of federal data shows the largest single-year decrease in WIC's history. Participation is down in SNAP and the school lunch program too.
As the Public Comment Period Ends, Advocacy Groups Mount One Last Push Against Trump’s ‘Public Charge’ Rule
Monday marks the last day for public comment on the rule, which could make it harder for millions of immigrants who have used public services to acquire a green card or citizenship.
The Far-Reaching Effect of the Trump Administration’s Proposed Changes to the ‘Public Charge’ Rule
A new analysis concludes the proposed changes could affect over 175 million people.
The Trump Administration’s Proposed Public Charge Rule Is the Next Step in an Ongoing Immigration Crackdown
The rule will impede family-based immigration, but its perceived effects are already widespread—and perhaps even more dangerous.
‘Families Are Living in Fear’: How a Trump Administration Proposal Is Harming Immigrants
Fear of repercussions is keeping immigrant families from using public benefit programs like the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
A New Trump Administration Rule on Public Benefits Could Discriminate Against Immigrant Families
An immigration law expert explains why a proposed "public charge" rule is fostering an environment of fear.
The Trump Administration’s Revised Immigration Rule Could Penalize American Citizens for Using Social Services
The Department of Homeland Security says a new draft rule saves taxpayers money. Activists warn that it targets immigrants and the poor.