Houston Matters
Immigration Policies Affect The Houston Arts Community In Unique Ways
Posted on · 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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National
Supreme Court Allows Enforcement Of New Green Card Rule
Posted on · Under the new policy, immigration officials can deny green cards to legal immigrants over their use of public benefits.
News
Federal Judge In N.Y. Blocks Trump’s ‘Public Charge’ Rule On Green Cards
Posted on · 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.
In-Depth
Immigrant Families Suffer Health Impacts, As Many Fear New Public Charge Rule
Posted on · 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.
Immigration
Immigration Chief: ‘Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor Who Can Stand On Their Own 2 Feet’
Posted on · Ken Cuccinelli, acting head of Citizenship and Immigration Services, says the new rule, which can deny green cards to immigrants who use government benefits, is part of Trump "keeping his promises."
Top Stories
Back To School In El Paso In Wake Of Tragedy, “Public Charge” Rule For Immigrants, And Texas Rangers Asked To Investigate Allegations Against Speaker Bonnen
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Immigration
Trump Administration Rule Would Penalize Immigrants For Needing Benefits
Posted on · The so-called "public charge" rule would limit the ability of immigrants to get green cards if are likely to use government benefits, such as SNAP or housing aid.
Immigration
One In Seven Adults In Immigrant Families Opted Out Of Public Benefits In 2018
Posted on · People are refusing these benefits out of fear it will impact their green card status.
Immigration
Monday Is The Last Day To Comment On Proposed ‘Public Charge’ Immigration Rule
Posted on · Nearly 200,000 people have made public comment both for and against the proposed rule that would have immigration officials factor in potential and past benefits use and income when deciding to grant a visa.
In-Depth
Proposed Trump Administration Rule Could Make Houston Sicker
Posted on · The Department of Homeland Security says the rule ensures people who come here are self-sufficient. Local health officials are speaking out.
Immigration
New Study Reveals How Proposed Public Charge Rules Could Lower Insured Rates For Texas Children
Posted on · A third of all publicly-insured children in Texas have a non-citizen parent, some 1.1 million kids.
Immigration
Houston Health Officials Say Proposed Public Charge Rules Threaten City’s Health
Posted on · Rules proposed by the Trump administration would discourage immigrant families from using public benefits.
Houston Matters
Local Health Provider Speaks Against Rule to Limit Immigration Based on Public Benefits
Posted on · Legacy Community Health argues the measure proposed by the Trump administration would actually burden taxpayers because more legal immigrants would end up in the ER
Immigration
Trump Administration Looking to Limit Legal Immigration Based on Income, Public Benefits
Posted on · Texas is among the states that would be most affected by the policy, which would encourage immigration officials to factor in a new income threshold when they’re deciding to deny or grant green cards and visas
News
Report: Immigrants Less Likely To Use Public Benefits Under Expected Public Charge Rules
Posted on · A report by the Migration Policy Institute looks at the effects of a leaked draft of proposed 'public charge' rules by the Trump administration