Paxton sues Biden over immigration policy he says will burden taxpayers

Texas Sues Biden Over Welfare Benefits For Illegal Immigrants

Texas Sues Biden Admin over Policy Loosening Restrictions on Illegal Immigrants Seeking Welfare Benefits - The Ohio Star

by Jennie Taer   Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Biden administration over its changes to a policy that will allow illegal immigrants to more easily obtain welfare benefits. President Joe Biden’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implemented changes to the rule Dec. 23 to no longer consider certain nutrition, health and housing benefits when deciding whether a noncitizen can legally stay in the country, according to…

Texas sues Biden administration over public assistance rule; AG says migrants ‘burden taxpayers’

The state of Texas has sued the Biden administration over its reversal of a public charge law, alleging it is breaking federal laws by allowing migrants who accept public assistance to reside in the country and to apply for green cards and U.S. citizenship.

Texas sues Biden administration over new rule for immigrants

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Texas sues Biden administration over elimination of Trump-era public charge immigration rule

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Thursday filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration seeking reinstatement of a Trump-era public charge inadmissability rule. The rule allowed immigration officials to deny a visa, admission, or adjustment of status to a noncitizen who previously received or in the future expected to receive food assistance, Medicaid, housing assistance or other public benefits. The Biden administration ceased implementati…

Paxton sues Biden administration over enforcement of 'public charge' law for immigrants

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden, accusing his administration of nullifying a federal law that prevents immigrants from obtaining a green card if they are likely to depend on government social services.