As of September 18, 2026, the federal government has once again changed how immigration officials decide whether some immigrants are likely to become a "public charge" when applying for lawful permanent residence (a.k.a. a green card). These changes have already created confusion and fear. Public charge rules have changed several times over the past decade, and as a result, many immigrant families are unsure whether using programs like SNAP, WIC, or TennCare Medicaid could af

When the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021, one father knew his family could no longer stay. Steven* and his family had spent years working for an international organization supported by the United States and other global partners, helping carry out development work in Afghanistan. This work had been critical in helping to rebuild both the country and international relations after the Afghanistan war ended. When the U.S. suddenly withdrew its troops and the Tali

This piece was co-authored by Nicholas L. Rummell and Vanessa Zapata Access to healthcare is one major barrier for immigrants and...

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Since April 2023, millions of people across the country have lost critical health insurance coverage. One study shows that Latinx...