U.S. Judge Halts Trump Administration 'Public Charge' Immigration Rule

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan upheld an injunction blocking the Trump administration's public charge rule, which aimed to make it harder for immigrants likely to need government assistance to obtain green cards and visas. The rule faced opposition for potentially discriminating against immigrants from African, Asian, and Latin American countries. New York State Attorney General Letitia James led the opposition, celebrating the court's decision as a victory for immigrants. The court also set an expedited schedule for the White House's appeal of a lower court decision against the rule.

What was the main purpose of the Trump administration's rule regarding green cards and visas?

• To provide more benefits to immigrants

• To withhold green cards and visas from those likely to need government aid

• To make it easier for immigrants to get government assistance

• To increase the number of immigrants

Which court upheld the last remaining nationwide injunction against the public charge rule?

• The Supreme Court

• The Second Circuit Court of Appeals

• The Ninth Circuit Court

• The Federal Circuit Court

Who led the opposition against the public charge rule?

• The President

• The Secretary of State

• The Governor of California

• New York State Attorney General Letitia James

What criticism did the public charge rule face?

• It was too lenient on immigrants

• It would block a large number of immigrants from certain regions

• It favored European immigrants

• It was not strict enough on government benefits

What did the Second Circuit Court of Appeals set regarding the White House appeal?

• A cancellation of the appeal

• A new rule for the appeal

• An expedited schedule for the appeal

• A delay in the appeal process