By removing any guidance for what qualifies as ‘public charge’ the Trump Regime’s rule creates fear and prevents immigrants and their families from accessing services they need—even if they are still entitled to them.
Mazie K. Hirono: “By removing any guidance for what qualifies as ‘public charge’ the Trump Regime’s rule creates fear and prevents…”
On the recordAugust 7, 2026
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Discussing the impact of the Trump Administration’s public charge rule.
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