Justices Allow Enforcement of ‘Public Charge’ Immigration Rule

January 30, 2020
Courthouse News

...Ghita Schwarz, a senior staff attorney at the Center for Constitutional Rights representing a collection of immigrant groups challenging the rule, said the ruling is a temporary setback amid ongoing litigation.

“The court’s decision to lift the injunction is very disappointing, but our challenge to the draconian public charge rule is still moving forward,” Schwarz said in a statement. “The district court’s decision to stop this unlawful rule from taking effect was based on ample evidence of the harm that it will cause to immigrant communities and we look forward to defending the injunction in the Second Circuit.” ...

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