Federal Judge In N.Y. Blocks Trump's 'Public Charge' Rule On Green Cards
Under the rule, officials would weigh whether a green card applicant will be self-sufficient. The rule had been set to go into effect on Oct. 15. It's now blocked by a preliminary injunction.
A federal judge in New York has issued a temporary injunction against the Trump administration's "public charge" rule, preventing the rule from taking effect on Oct. 15.
The controversial rule would make it more difficult for immigrants to get green cards if it looks like they might need public assistance. Titled "Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds," the rule sparked several legal challenges.
Under the rule,
