Congresswoman Lee Condemns President Trump’s Latest Attack on Immigrant Families
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Lee released the following statement after Trump Administration announcement of proposed changes to the Public Charge rule:
“This proposed rule is yet another blatant attack from the Trump Administration on poor people and communities of color. Health and nutrition programs like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicare ensure families have the basics like food and health care. This rule could deny legal immigrants with U.S. citizen children from using lifesaving programs that keep families healthy.
“This cruel policy could force families further into the shadows. No family should ever live in fear that getting assistance to buy groceries or take their child to the doctor could result in their deportation. This is a racist and discriminatory punishment targeting immigrants and their children.”
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