Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on public charge rule

Published April 25, 2020 1:20am ET



The Supreme Court permitted a “public charge” rule that allows the Trump administration to screen out green card applicants.

On Friday, the high court sided with the Trump administration on a rule which makes it more difficult for immigrants to receive legal status should they be expected to become dependent on government benefits.

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