Twenty-three US states, the District of Columbia and six cities and counties sued the Trump administration on Monday to block a rule that could allow immigration officials to deny green cards to people who use public benefits such as food stamps and Medicaid.
The two lawsuits, filed in Manhattan federal court, challenge a Department of Homeland Security rule that is set to take effect on Friday. The rule says people applying to become lawful permanent residents should not be “public charges” who primarily depend on government benefits.
