Trump administration revives ‘public charge’ rule that could deny green cards to immigrants

The Trump administration is reviving the public charge rule, which could deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits such as Medicaid, food stamps, and housing vouchers. First implemented in February 2020 and later reversed by President Joe Biden, the policy requires green card applicants to demonstrate they will not be burdens to the country. The rule appeared in the Federal Register on Thursday and will be formally published on July 20 to limit legal immigration.