Court blocks Trump's 'public burden' immigration rule in several states

On Tuesday, August 4, a federal appeals court blocked in three states the Trump administration's controversial "public charge" rule, which has made many immigrants wary of seeking medical care during the coronavirus pandemic, writes CNN.

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The court blocked enforcement of the rule in Connecticut, New York and Vermont.

This rule makes it difficult for immigrants to obtain legal status if they use public benefits such as Medicaid, food stamps, and housing vouchers. The rule was immediately met with resistance and was subsequently blocked by the courts after its release.

The ruling by the U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals came almost a week after New York City judge George Daniels barred the administration from enforcing the rule during the coronavirus pandemic. Daniels highlighted the dangers this rule could pose in the midst of a pandemic, despite a warning from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) that COVID-19 treatment and services will not count against immigrants.

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“As things currently stand, pursuant to a district court order last week, the Department of Homeland Security's government fee rule is blocked until the COVID-19 public health emergency ends,” said Susan Welber of the Legal Aid Society, who is serving as the plaintiffs' attorney in the case.

The Supreme Court has twice previously denied requests from New York and other states to block the rule, saying it could go into effect nationwide until legal proceedings are concluded. For the second time, the court indicated that the state authorities could return the matter to the lower courts, which they did.

The August 4 ruling of the appellate court reportedly will not affect Judge Daniels' earlier edict.

In a statement to CNN, USCIS officials said the service is "currently reviewing the court's decision" and declined to comment further.

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