Day: September 24, 2026

DHS

Public Charge Rule Challenged in Court by Multiple States

Twenty-two states together with the District of Columbia have brought a lawsuit against the U.S. government concerning its public charge rule for green card applicants, arguing that the rule discourages eligible immigrants and their families from obtaining public benefits. At the same time, a group of cities, with New York

Social Media Vetting Expanded

Starting on October 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will be extending its social media vetting program to cover applicants for I, TN, and TD visas. The DOS made the announcement on September 18 and advises those affected to make their social media profiles either public or open.

ICE Data Sharing Impacts Trust in IRS

In April 2025, the IRS and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) signed an agreement that let Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ask the tax agency for the addresses of people it believed were in the country unlawfully. On September 8, 2026, a federal appeals court ruled that the way