U.S. Supreme Court Lifts Public Charge Block
Fight to #ProtectFamilies continues
Yesterday, the
U.S. Supreme Court ruled
in favor of the Department of Homeland Security--lifting a nationwide injunction on the public charge rule. This allows the public charge rule to take effect while several lawsuits against the regulation play out in the lower courts. Although DHS has yet to announce a timeline for implementation, we expect the rule will be scheduled to take effect in the near future.
We are deeply disappointed in the court's decision. Allowing these changes to take effect will only deepen the chilling effect harming California, and beyond. When people in our communities fear seeking help to buy food, or meet other basic needs, the health and well-being of our entire state suffers.
Immigrant Californians are Californians--we refuse to let hateful, racist policy define who is allowed to thrive in this country. CFPA remains committed to working in coalition with partners to defend immigrants' right to food, housing, and health care.
This fight is not over.
Multiple lawsuits challenging the rule's legality are still being heard in district courts. A favorable decision in one of these cases could potentially overturn the regulation.
Many immigrants are not affected by the rule change.
Most immigrants who are subject to public charge
are not eligible
for the programs listed in the rule. Yet, understandably, many eligible people are avoiding public programs. That is by design. This rule was intended to make entire communities feel unsafe seeking government assistance. That's why facts are our best defense.
Fight fear with facts.
Use the screening tool to determine whether an individual could be affected by public charge. Refer potentially affected persons to one of these
qualified providers
.
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