NILC Supports the No Federal Funds for Public Charge Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 12, 2019

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NILC Supports the No Federal Funds for Public Charge Act

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) and 36 cosponsors today introduced a bill, the No Federal Funds for Public Charge Act, that would prohibit the use of federal funds to implement the Trump administration’s proposed “public charge” regulation. The bill, H.R. 3222, would create a barrier to the Trump administration’s attempts to vastly expand the number of people who may be deemed ineligible for lawful permanent residence (a “green card”) based on their household income, use of certain essential government services, and other criteria.

Marielena Hincapié, executive director of the National Immigration Law Center, issued the following statement:

“We proudly support Rep. Chu’s No Federal Funds for Public Charge Act and are encouraged to see leaders in Congress join in on efforts to stop President Trump’s attempts to fundamentally transform our immigration system to favor the wealthy. Like so many of Trump’s hate-driven actions, the proposed public charge regulation is ill-conceived and meant to separate our families and disenfranchise communities of color. We cannot allow a single tax dollar to go toward implementing this regulation, if it is finalized. At the National Immigration Law Center, we will continue to fight alongside our communities on every front — including in the courtroom, if necessary.”

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