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Supreme Court Allows Enforcement Of New Green Card Rule

Posted on January 27, 2020 · Under the new policy, immigration officials can deny green cards to legal immigrants over their use of public benefits.

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Under A Trump Proposal, Lawful Immigrants Might Shun Medical Care

Posted on May 10, 2018 · A proposed change in immigration policy from the Trump administration could make it harder for immigrants to obtain a green card if family members use Medicaid, WIC or other federal medical benefits

Immigration

Report: 1 In 3 Low-Income Immigrant Families Opted Out Of Benefits In 2020, Citing Immigration Concerns

Posted on May 26, 2021 · The research underscores how a relatively short-lived Trump-era policy may have an enduring impact on the long-term well-being of children in immigrant families. In the Houston metro area, 43% of children have at least one immigrant parent.

Houston Matters

Immigration Policies Affect The Houston Arts Community In Unique Ways

Posted on March 12, 2020 · Attorney Kathryn Karam explains the unique hurdles performers, artists, and athletes have to clear to come perform in the United States.

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Federal Judge In N.Y. Blocks Trump’s ‘Public Charge’ Rule On Green Cards

Posted on October 11, 2019 · Under the rule, officials would weigh whether a green card applicant will be self-sufficient. The rule had been set to go into effect on Oct. 15. It's now blocked by a preliminary injunction.

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Immigrant Families Suffer Health Impacts, As Many Fear New Public Charge Rule

Posted on August 16, 2019 · Even though the Trump administration's new public charge rule doesn't apply to most immigrant families, misinformation, mistrust and fear around the rule change is impacting public health. Cancer patients, single mothers and other families are opting out of food stamps and Medicaid because they're afraid it could affect their immigration status.

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National

Supreme Court Allows Enforcement Of New Green Card Rule

News

Under A Trump Proposal, Lawful Immigrants Might Shun Medical Care

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