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Trump’s Public Charge Rule Returns | Durham News
The Trump administration is reviving the controversial “public charge” rule, set to return September 18th, which could deny green cards to immigrants deemed likely to rely on public benefits. This policy, previously reversed, now demands immigrants prove they won’t become a financial burden — a move officials frame as promoting self-reliance amid rising costs of essentials. While federal law already includes a public charge provision, the new rule expands disqualifying factors and requires individualized assessments. Critics warn it’s a disguised wealth test that could harm immigrant health…
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