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If the government finds that a non-U.S. citizen is likely to become a "public charge", which includes receiving Medicaid and the SNAP/Food Stamps benefits, that individual's lawful permanent resident status might be denied under the latest proposed rule announced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in November 2025. Graphic by Wind Newspaper

U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposes green card status can be denied for Medicaid and SNAP recipients

SAN FRANCISCO —