Food Bank Responds to Lifted Injunction Allowing Public Charge Changes to Take Effect
February 26, 2020
February 26, 2020
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- The Food Bank For New York City issued the following statement on Feb. 25:
Yesterday, the Supreme Court lifted the injunctions stopping the Trump Administration's Public Charge rule change that attempts to create a wealth test for immigrants seeking legal permanent residence.
New York's network of food pantry and soup kitchens has already reported that fear is causing immigrant community members to avoid food assistance for which they qualify. Food . . .
Yesterday, the Supreme Court lifted the injunctions stopping the Trump Administration's Public Charge rule change that attempts to create a wealth test for immigrants seeking legal permanent residence.
New York's network of food pantry and soup kitchens has already reported that fear is causing immigrant community members to avoid food assistance for which they qualify. Food . . .