NewsFlash! States and Cities Sue to Block New Public Charge Rule

New York and a coalition of states and local governments filed two federal lawsuits on September 14, 2026, seeking to block the Trump administration’s new public charge rule. The cases, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, challenge the rule under the Administrative Procedure Act and argue that it unlawfully expands the public charge ground of inadmissibility while creating uncertainty that may discourage eligible immigrants and their family members from using public benefits. The multistate complaint is available through the official website of the New York State Attorney General.

The rule is scheduled to take effect on September 18, 2026, and may affect certain foreign nationals applying for admission or adjustment to lawful permanent resident status. As of September 15, 2026, no publicly reported court order had blocked the rule, and filing the lawsuits does not by itself suspend the effective date. The Murthy Law Firm is closely monitoring the cases for any request for emergency relief or court order affecting implementation. Additional details and practical guidance will be provided on MurthyDotCom as they become available.

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