Green Cards at Risk Over Welfare Rule | New Bedford News

New Bedford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 15, 2026 · 1m

A coalition of Democratic-led states and cities is launching a major legal challenge against a new federal rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who’ve used public benefits like food, healthcare, or housing — reviving a controversial Trump-era policy. Critics argue the rule traps vulnerable families in a cruel choice: survive on welfare or risk their immigration status, while also chilling access to essential services for all residents. The Department of Homeland Security dismisses the backlash, blaming “sanctuary” policies for potential loss of federal funds — but lawsuits claim the…