US Democrats move to block Trump immigration rule
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Washington: US Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation to block federal funding for the Trump administration’s new “public charge” rule, warning that it could deter immigrant families from seeking health care, food assistance and housing support.
Representative Judy Chu and Senator Mazie Hirono introduced the Protect American Values Act ahead of the rule’s scheduled September 18 implementation. Indian American lawmakers Pramila Jayapal and Raja Krishnamoorthi are among more than 50 House members cosponsoring the measure…
Wendy Cervantes of the Center for Law and Social Policy said uncertainty about immigration consequences often causes eligible families to avoid essential programmes. “Research has consistently shown that when families fear immigration consequences, many avoid services that they or their children are eligible for, putting children’s health and development at risk,” she said.
