- Chicago Tribune: Illinois Sues Over New Rule That Could Deny Green Cards to Those on Public Aid: ‘It’s Another Attempt…to Intimidate Immigrants
- China Daily: U.S. Rolls Out New Restrictions on Benefits for Immigrants
- Univision (Spanish): Por qué la nueva regla de carga pública colocará a muchos inmigrantes legales en proceso de deportación
- Time.com: ‘We Will Fight Back.’ Immigration Groups Vow to Fight Trump Restrictions on Green Cards
Mr. Yale-Loehr said he is concerned about the amount of leeway the rule grants the government in deciding whether or not someone is likely to use public benefits. “In this administration, that is likely to mean more denials based on public charge concerns,” he said.
- Marketplace.org: Mr. Yale-Loehr’s portion starts at 1:41
- BBC World Newshour: Mr. Yale-Loehr’s portion starts at 35:48
- Law360 (available by registration): Lawsuits Can’t Undo Immigrants’ Fear of Seeking Public Aid
Mr. Yale-Loehr said, “Even if the administration loses in court, they may achieve their aim of discouraging immigrants from taking public benefits. The fear factor alone may make this a ‘win’ for the administration in its war on immigrants.”
