NYC leaders challenge a new federal public charge rule that could affect immigrants seeking green cards, visas and access to public benefits. New York State Attorney General (AG) Letitia James, along with NYC Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, are in a legal battle this week to push back against the Trump administration and protect the city’s.
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NYC leaders challenge a new federal public charge rule that could affect immigrants seeking green cards, visas and access to public benefits. New York State Attorney General (AG) Letitia James, along with NYC Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, are in a legal battle this week to push back against the Trump administration and protect the city’s.
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