Trump's Public Charge Rule Sparks Legal Battles and Visa Chaos

Starting September 18, the Trump administration expands the "public charge" rule, making it harder for immigrants to get green cards or even enter the country if they use benefits like Medicaid, food stamps, or housing assistance. The rule changes how officials decide who might become a "public charge" — someone likely to depend on government help. For mixed-status families, this creates a chilling effect: many legal residents are dropping out of programs they...