- You can read more about public charge here.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently proposed
a change to the "public charge" rule which would discriminate against
people with disabilities - and we need your help to stop it!
Background
The public charge rule is used to prevent people from coming
into the United States for work, to live, or to visit if the government thinks
they might depend on government services like Medicaid, the Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program, the Children's Health Insurance Program, etc., to
meet their needs. In other words, the government believes that because of the
use of these services and benefits, the individual has become a public charge.
This proposed change expands existing policy and rules. It would allow the U.S.
to discriminate against more people by expanding the services and programs that
are counted when deciding whether a person is or will be a "public
charge," that stop them from entering the U.S. (getting a visa) or getting
a green card (becoming a permanent resident)
The proposed rule would exclude people from this country
simply because they have a disability and may need supports. You can learn more about the rule here.
Take Action Now
There is still time to stop this rule. Until December 10,
DHS is taking public comments that the government must read and respond to
before it makes the rule final. It is critical that the disability community
sends in as many comments as possible explaining why this rule is dangerous and
discriminatory to stop it from being implemented
Fill in your information here to see draft comments that you
can personalize and submit directly to DHS. It's very important for you to add
your own words. If you don't add your own words, the government may not count
your comment.
