States sue to stop Trump rule that would make it harder for some immigrants to get green cards
- Posted on September 14, 2026
- By CNN
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In brief
A coalition of 22 states, led by New York, has initiated legal proceedings against the Trump administration's controversial Department of Homeland Security directive. The new regulation expands immigration officers' authority to reject green card applications and visa petitions based on concerns that applicants might require public assistance. This policy shift represents a significant tightening of immigration standards and has triggered substantial opposition from state governments who argue it violates federal law and contradicts established immigration principles.
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States sue to stop Trump rule that would make it harder for some immigrants to get green cards
New York and 21 other states are suing the Trump administration to block a new Department of Homeland Security rule that would give immigration officials wider discretion to deny green cards, visas or entry into the United States when determining whether applicants could become dependent on government aid.
