Public Charge Update: What Advocates Need to Know Now
Protecting Immigrant Families (March 4, 2022)
This resource reviews all updates to public charge rule in recent months.
Dismantling and Reconstructing the U.S. Immigration System: A Catalog of Changes under the Trump Presidency
Sarah Pierce and Jessica Bolter, Migration Policy Institute (July, 2020)
Since Trump’s inauguration, over 400 policies and executive orders have been implemented targeting all levels of immigration to and within the United States. This report covers all notable changes and their long lasting effects on the immigration system.
Advocates Ask District Court to Block Public Charge Rule Amidst Pandemic Following SCOTUS Rejection
Juan Gastelum, Jen Nessel, Alejandra Lopez, & Yatziri, Tovar, National Immigration Law Center (May 18, 2020)
Attorneys from various legal agencies sought a preliminary injunction with a federal district court to the “public charge” ruling that prevents immigrant families in need from accessing public benefits. “Public charge” rules grossly affect immigrant families from seeking health care, food, and housing assistance during the pandemic. Lawyers argue the policy is discriminatory and unconstitutional.
USCIS Response to Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19): Public Charge Alert
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
USCIS announced that immigrants with potential COVID-19 symptoms are able to seek necessary medical treatment or preventative services and it will not affect their admissibility under Public Charge. This includes access to testing, screening, treatment, or vaccines for communicable diseases, including COVID-19.
Public Charge Infogram
Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (n.d.)
This infogram shows who is impacted by the new public charge rule that went into effect on February 24, 2020.
The Final Public Charge Rule: Five Things Early Childhood Stakeholders Need to Know
Rebecca Ullrich, CLASP (February 24, 2020)
This resource includes information on the final public charge rule as it relates to early childhood stakeholders.
Public Charge Specialized Resources for Advocates and Service Providers
Protecting Immigrant Families (February 2020)
Protecting Immigrant Families created a webpage that houses resources they and their allies have created. Resources on the webpage include a screening tool, videos, resources by program, resources for working with state and local agencies, outreach and education resources, and additional public charge resource pages.
Changes to Public Charge: Analysis and Frequently Asked Questions
Protecting Immigrant Families (February 3, 2020)
This documents reflects the changes to the public charge rule that will go into effect on February 24, 2o20.
Public Charge
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (no date)
This page highlights the public charge policy that will go into effect on February 24, 2020.
The Public Charge Final Rule: FAQs for Immigration Practitioners
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (January 30, 2020)
This fact sheet highlights many concerns that have been raised by practitioners surrounding how the new public charge regulations will affect their clients.
