NYC and five cities sue DHS over Trump public benefits rule

New York City and five other Democratic-led municipalities filed suit against DHS to block a Trump administration rule restricting immigrant access to public benefits. The cities argue the rule will deter legal immigrants and mixed-status families from enrolling in health, food, and housing programs, potentially worsening public health and shifting costs to local governments. The legal challenge is part of a broader pattern of state and local opposition to federal immigration policy, but the rule's implementation status and immediate impact remain uncertain.