Press Releases
September 18, 2026
Millions of U.S. Citizens, Lawfully Present Immigrants, at Risk as Trump “Public Charge” Rule Takes Effect
EL PASO, TEXAS — Regulations finalized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in July take effect Friday, threatening the health and wellbeing of millions of lawfully present immigrants and U.S. citizens in immigrant families. The Trump “public charge” regulation puts “green card” applications at risk if the applicant used health or social services