States and Cities Sue Over Trump’s Policy to Restrict Green Cards

6 verified updates • corroborated by 8 independent sources • tracked since September 14, 2026

🔵
02:31 PM 1 source: Axios
Cities challenge Trump immigration rule over public benefits access
🟢
03:01 PM 3 sources: Axios, Block Club Chicago (Illinois), Reuters
🟢
03:30 PM 4 sources: Axios, Block Club Chicago (Illinois), Chicago Tribune, Reuters
🟡
05:00 PM 2 sources: AP News, The New York Times
States and Cities Sue Over Trump’s Policy to Restrict Green Cards
→ States added as plaintiffs; policy now targets green cards, not public benefits.
🟡
06:01 PM 3 sources: AP News, Politico, The Boston Globe
New York City leads lawsuit against Trump’s ‘public charge’ immigration rule
→ New York City now named as lead plaintiff, not just 'states and cities'
🟡
06:31 PM 2 sources: AP News, The New York Times
States and Cities Sue Over Trump’s Policy to Restrict Green Cards