Disputes Democrat states and cities sue to stop Trump’s public charge overhaul A revived DHS rule that would let immigration officers count most public benefits against green card applicants has triggered two lawsuits iStock.com/robertcicchetti Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Friday 18 September 2026 The Trump administration’s plan to deny green cards based on almost any use of public benefits triggered the filing of two separate lawsuits in Manhattan federal court by Democratic‑led state Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Disputes Judge freezes DHS move to replace duration-of-status visa admissions Private Practice Leaders Preparing for the unexpected in a volatile atmosphere Politics Federal court blocks Trump’s post-SCOTUS birthright-citizenship push Human Rights Federal court rules student speech cannot be punished with deportation