Las Vegas The new “public charge” rule increases the ability for the government to once again target the immigrant community and reject green cards for people currently receiving food stamps, housing assistance, and Medicaid.

Audrey, Mother, and DREAMer states:

“This is another racist attack on our hard-working immigrant families. The last thing our government should be doing is taking services away from the most vulnerable, services that are essential for everyone. With the existing law immigrants are already excluded from receiving any benefits and now parents of U.S citizens like I am, the elderly, low-income immigrants, and people with disabilities will be dramatically impacted. The new policies implemented by Trump’s administration does not seek to build healthy and safe communities, as should be the ultimate goal. We call on our representatives to take a stand and introduce legislation that will help our community instead of hurting us.”

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