via Documented — Since the federal government changed its interpretation of the “public charge” rule, some immigrants in New York City may be reconsidering whether to use federal, state, or local public benefits that can reduce the costs of food, housing or medical care. Starting September 18th, immigration officials have more power to evaluate whether a green card […] The post Worried About Public Charge? How to Assess Your Risk Before Getting Services appeared first on Documented .

California experts explain the growing threat of invasive fruit flies, ongoing quarantines and eradication efforts, and simple steps residents can take to protect farms, gardens, and the state’s…

A new federal public charge rule took effect Sept. 18, changing how some green card applicants are evaluated for permanent residency.

Updated US public charge regulations expand scrutiny of government benefits for Kenyan applicants pursuing permanent residency.

via Documented — Recent immigration developments include a planned meeting between Mayor Mamdani and President Trump, legal challenges to ICE detention practices and deportation policies, and the implementation of a new public charge rule. The post Immigration News Today: Construction Begins on $46 Billion Wall Plan in Texas appeared first on Documented .

Alongside our immigrant rights and anti-poverty partners, Western Center condemns the Federal Administration’s finalized public charge rule, which takes effect on Friday September 18, 2026. The new ru...

Three federal lawsuits were filed in Manhattan this week to block a new Department of Homeland Security policy, effective September 18, that denies green cards to legal immigrants who use means-tes…

NYC leaders challenge a new federal public charge rule that could affect immigrants seeking green cards, visas and access to public benefits.

The Trump immigration public charge rule faces a major state challenge over green card access. How will this affect you? Here's what we know.

NYC leaders challenge a new federal public charge rule that could affect immigrants seeking green cards, visas and access to public benefits.

Several states, along with California, have sued the Trump Administration to prevent the implementation of public charge.

via Documented — Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York State Attorney General Letitia James filed companion lawsuits aimed to stop the Trump administration's implementation of a new 'public charge' rule. The post ‘People Will Die’: Mamdani Sues Trump Administration to Stop Attempt to Cut Benefits for Immigrants appeared first on Documented .