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Five Ways the “Public Charge” Rule Is Affecting Immigrants in America

National survey estimates show how the rule dampens immigrant families' participation in programs like Medicaid and SNAP.
Immigrants and Immigration

What Do We Know about Section 1325?

Section 1325 is a federal law that makes “illegal entry” into the United States a criminal offense.
Immigrants and Immigration

How Uncertainty Surrounding the “Public Charge” Rule Leads to Hardship for Immigrant Families

Interviews with 25 adults in immigrant families reveal the unique challenges posed by fear and misinformation.
Immigrants and Immigration

Assessing the Census Citizenship Question’s Potential Effects on Congressional Representation

New analysis shows that citizen-based apportionment can enhance the effect of gerrymandering.
Immigrants and Immigration

With Public Charge Rule Looming, One in Seven Adults in Immigrant Families Reported Avoiding Public Benefit Programs in 2018

A new report provides evidence of “chilling effects” on immigrant families’ participation in safety net programs.
Immigrants and Immigration

For housing authorities, "public charge" expected to sow confusion and add administrative costs

The administration's proposed changes to immigration policy are already affecting some immigrant and noncitizen families who rely on housing assistance.
Immigrants and Immigration

“Public charge” could lead to fewer immigrants—and taxpayers—contributing to the US economy

Immigrants and their children are expected to make up a greater share of our labor force in the coming decades.
Immigrants and Immigration

By targeting SNAP, the expanded “public charge” rule could worsen food insecurity

Some immigrant applicants who use SNAP to feed their families could be deemed a public charge and denied admission to the US.
Immigrants and Immigration

Could “public charge” reduce public preschool participation among immigrant families?

A proposed rule would negatively weigh several factors in the immigration admissions process, including participation in Medicaid or SNAP.
Immigrants and Immigration

Expanding state and local preschool programs to support immigrant families

Opening preschool to all children who speak languages other than English would lead to 3,200 new low-income preschoolers.

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