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Nathaniel Weixel of The Hill reports: “A coalition of Democratic-led states and Washington, D.C., are suing the Trump administration to block a rule that makes it harder for immigrants to obtain green cards or even enter the country if they rely on public benefits.

The 22 states and D.C. are challenging the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) “public charge” rule, set to take effect Friday.

The states, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), argue the rule will penalize immigrants and their families for using public benefits like food stamps, Medicaid or housing vouchers to which they are legally entitled…”

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