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Advocates: New “Public Charge” Policy Must Avoid Worst of Trump Rule

The Biden Administration's introduction of a revised policy is welcomed by immigration advocates who see an opportunity to make positive changes to the rule.

Trump’s “Public Charge” Rule Blocked Permanently Nationwide

The Supreme Court dismisses a case concerning the controversial immigration policy, as reported by CNN.

LAS Calls on President Biden to Rescind “Public Charge” Rule

The call comes as the Supreme Court announced its intention to hear the government's appeal of a preliminary injunction won by advocates, as reported by CNN.

LAS Welcomes President Biden’s Executive Order on “Public Charge” Rules

The new order signed by the President calls for a top-to-bottom evaluation of the Trump administration's regulations and policies that curbed legal migration, according to Law360.

LAS Wins Appellate Decision Blocking “Public Charge” Immigration Rule

A federal appeals court blocked the controversial rule in Connecticut, New York and Vermont, according to CNN.

Judge Blocks “Public Charge” Immigration Rules Amid Pandemic

LAS and co-counsel win two nationwide injunctions halting the Trump administration’s policy targeting vulnerable immigrants, Washington Post reports.

LAS Attorneys Back in Court to Stop “Public Charge” Rule Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

A District Judge highlighted how the legal landscape has changed during the pandemic as he pushed the government to explain why he shouldn't issue a new injunction, according to Law360.

LAS and NYAG File Motion to Suspend “Public Charge” Rule Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Groups are pressing a U.S. District Judge to halt the Trump Administration's immigration wealth test during the public health crisis, according to Law360.

Watch: LAS “Public Charge” Experts Simplify the New Rule

Attorneys Hasan Shafiqullah and Susan Welber appeared on ABC 7 to explain what the rule means for immigrants.

After SCOTUS “Public Charge” Setback, Advocates Urge Immigrants to Seek Legal Guidance

"It is critical that immigrants and their families making decisions about using public benefits consult legal advocates who understand the rule before assuming it applies to them,” LAS attorney Susan Welber tells the Queens Daily Eagle.