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Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits

MIAMI (AP) – The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and others.

July 17, 2026
17 July 2026

MIAMI (AP) - The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and others.

The policy, known as "public charge," appeared on Thursday in the Federal Register and will be formally published on July 20.

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