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Biden Administration Quietly Removes Law That Prioritized Immigrants Who Were Less Likely To Need Welfare

Ian Haworth
Biden Administration Quietly Removes Law That Prioritized Immigrants Who Were Less Likely To Need Welfare
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In just the first 20 days of President Joe Biden’s administration, he has signed an unprecedented 52 executive orders and actions. While some have received reasonable scrutiny, others have slipped beneath the radar. One of these has, in short, begun the reversal of long-standing policies which prevent immigrants from becoming a burden of the state under the “public charge” rule.

What is the “public charge” rule?

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