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Flatbush Scoop · Sep 14, 2026

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New York City filed a federal lawsuit Monday challenging the Trump administration’s new “public charge” rule, which would allow immigration officials to consider a broader range of income-based public benefits when deciding green card and visa applications. NYC is leading a coalition that includes Chicago, San Francisco and Seattle, while Attorney General Letitia James filed a separate challenge. The rule is scheduled to take effect September 18.

New York City filed a federal lawsuit Monday challenging the Trump administration’s new “public charge” rule, which would allow immigration officials to consider a broader range of income-based public benefits when deciding green card and visa applications. NYC is leading a coalition that includes Chicago, San Francisco and Seattle, while Attorney General Letitia James filed a separate challenge. The rule is scheduled to take effect September 18.

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