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Jewish News 24 · Sep 14, 2026

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Attorney General Letitia James announced two parallel lawsuits Monday seeking to block the Trump administration from expanding the federal public charge rule, which would let officials deny certain visa and green card applications based on an immigrant's use or likely use of public benefits. Mamdani is leading a coalition of cities; James is leading a coalition of states. The changes are scheduled to take effect September 18.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Attorney General Letitia James announced two parallel lawsuits Monday seeking to block the Trump administration from expanding the federal public charge rule, which would let officials deny certain visa and green card applications based on an immigrant's use or likely use of public benefits. Mamdani is leading a coalition of cities; James is leading a coalition of states. The changes are scheduled to take effect September 18.

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