Thousands of Latino families were separated when former President Trump decided to toughen the “public charge” policy. The measure allowed denying permanent residence to immigrants who have received any type of public benefits from the government. Although it was repealed by the Biden administration, its devastating effects persist. Zaidee Stavely brings the story of a father in California who, after traveling to Mexico two years ago to complete the last step in the process of obtaining his green card, was considered an alleged case of “public charge” and was forced to stay there, leaving his family separated and their world turned upside down.
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