State Policy·IL·18d ago
Illinois and Chicago Sue to Block Trump Green Card Restriction for Medicaid Users
Illinois and the City of Chicago filed suit to block a Trump administration plan that would allow immigration officers to deny green cards to legal immigrants who use Medicaid, SNAP, and other public benefits. The policy would expand the "public charge" rule, giving immigration authorities broader discretion to reject permanent residency applications based on lawful use of safety net programs. The lawsuit challenges the rule as exceeding federal authority and harming state interests. If implemented, the policy could reduce Medicaid enrollment among legal immigrants and their families due to chilling effects, impacting state budgets and coverage levels.