Beyond the Ban: Families Sue Over ‘Public Charge’ Rule’s Global Reach, Allege 75 Nations Targeted
Introduction A landmark legal battle is exposing deep fissures in U.S. immigration policy, moving beyond the familiar headlines of border walls and travel bans. At its heart are American families who allege a sweeping, little-known presidential proclamation has weaponized a century-old immigration concept to effectively bar residents from 75 diverse countries, from Albania to Zambia,…

