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Trump Rescinds Public-Charge Rule Ahead of September 18, 2026

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 12:40 AM UTC · How we work

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President Donald Trump rescinded the 2022 public-charge rule, reverting to vague statutory language effective September 18, 2026.
The rule permits officers to use a totality-of-circumstances test, granting discretion to deny visas or green cards.
New York City and State joined a 22-jurisdiction coalition to sue the federal government over the rule.
Murad Awawdeh warned the rule could force families to choose between benefits and green-card prospects.

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President Donald Trump rescinded the 2022 public-charge rule, reverting to vague statutory language effective September 18, 2026.
The rule permits officers to use a totality-of-circumstances test, granting discretion to deny visas or green cards.
New York City and State joined a 22-jurisdiction coalition to sue the federal government over the rule.
Murad Awawdeh warned the rule could force families to choose between benefits and green-card prospects.