3 Federal Judges Block Rule Requiring Self-Sufficiency by Immigrants

A new American citizen (R) is congratulated during an Independence Day citizenship ceremony at Mount Vernon, Va., on July 4, 2019. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Three federal judges appointed by Democratic presidents acting separately temporarily enjoined the Trump administration’s “public charge” rule that’s aimed at making sure future immigrants to the United States can support themselves without becoming a burden on taxpayers.

The Trump administration is expected to appeal the court orders.