Confusion among immigrants as high court approves expansion of 'public charge' rule

[Global Nation] 'This public charge rule could really shape legal immigration to the United States.' The Supreme Court this week ruled in favor of a Trump administration rule that will make it easier for US officials to deny immigrants green cards if they are using or are likely to use some public assistance services. The Supreme Court’s decision on the "public charge" rule has sown widespread confusion among would-be green card applicants. Immigration advocates are concerned that it will prevent immigrant families — and their US citizen children — from accessing government programs for which they are eligible. And critics say the rule is essentially a wealth test for new immigrants. [Supreme Court's 'public charge' decision sows confusion among immigrants using public benefits]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Plus, here are a few more stories you might have missed: [Ranky Tanky honors Gullah culture with Grammy-nominated album]( The World's Marco Werman speaks with Kevin Hamilton and Clay Ross from Gullah music ensemble "Ranky Tanky." [Against judge’s order, Iranian student removed from US]( The detention and removal of Iranian student Shahab Dehghani from the US at Boston's Logan International Airport drew outrage Tuesday. Immigration lawyers and activists say Dehghani’s case is just one of several examples of how Iranian nationals, especially students, have been subject to aggressive screening at US ports of entry, even if they have valid documents to enter the country. [Census 2020 ads don't do enough to dispel immigrant fears, advocates say]( Census Bureau ads promise viewers their personal information is protected and won't be shared with law enforcement. But after a high-profile legal battle over the citizenship question that stoked fears among immigrant communities, advocates say it's too little, too late. [US immigration politics make their mark on Grammy-nominated J.S. Ondara]( The World's host Marco Werman interviews Grammy-nominated musician J.S. Ondara. Thanks for joining us! — Marnette Federis, education editor [GlobalNation FB]( [Global Nation Twitter]( [Edit your subscription]( | [Unsubscribe]( Global Nation is a part of PRI - Public Radio International.