NewsWFLA News Channel 8September 14, 2026Hillsborough County
Democratic-led states and cities sue federal government over Trump administration public charge green card rule
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Democratic-led states and cities filed lawsuits challenging a federal rule allowing the administration to deny green cards to immigrants using public assistance. The rule is scheduled to take effect Friday.
Read the full story at WFLA News Channel 8Why It Matters
The outcome determines whether immigration authorities can deny applications based on an applicant's use of programs such as food, healthcare, and housing.
Key Facts
- Democratic-led states and cities filed lawsuits on Monday.
- The lawsuits challenge a federal rule regarding green card denials for immigrants using public assistance.
- Public assistance programs mentioned include food, healthcare, and housing.
- The federal rule is scheduled to take effect on Friday.
- The rule gives the administration broad discretion to deny green cards based on reliance on public benefits.
Who's Mentioned
locationMichigan“State involved in the legal challenge.”PersonSteve Banks“City's corporation counsel.”PersonDonald Trump“President whose administration imposed the public charge rule.”PersonJoe Biden“Preceding Democratic President under whom the rule was reversed.”PersonZohran Mamdani“New York City Mayor who filed a separate suit with other city leaders.”locationChicago“City whose leaders joined the separate lawsuit.”locationNevada“State involved in the legal challenge.”locationSan Francisco“City whose leaders joined the separate lawsuit.”locationHawaii“State involved in the legal challenge.”PersonLetitia James“New York Attorney General leading a coalition of 21 states in a lawsuit.”locationCalifornia“State involved in the legal challenge.”locationNew Mexico“State involved in the legal challenge.”PersonRob Bonta“California Attorney General.”locationMassachusetts“State involved in the legal challenge.”OrganizationU.S. Department of Homeland Security“Federal agency named in the lawsuits regarding the public charge rule.”locationSeattle“City whose leaders joined the separate lawsuit.”locationColorado“State involved in the legal challenge.”locationNew York“State involved in the legal coalition and location of federal court.”locationWisconsin“State involved in the legal challenge.”