Jan 31, 2019· Comment Submitted by Bonny Cox, League of Women Voters of Illinois· USCIS-2010-0012-27101
The League of Women Voters of Illinois strongly opposes the proposed Public Charge Rule changes because they would
Increase fear and anxiety and create confusion in immigrant communities.
Result in parents and children forgoing critical assistance for fear of being targeted for deportation, putting them at greater risk of falling into poverty.
Effectively create an income test for legal permanent resident applicants.
Prevent family reunification.
If these rule changes move forward, they will have negative ripple effects on the health, development, and economic outcomes in our country for generations to come.
Jan 28, 2019· Comment Submitted by Lori Thiel, League of Women Voters, San Diego· USCIS-2010-0012-25643
The proposed changes to Public Charge for people going through the legal process of seeking a green card is not only discriminatory but harmful to the economy, society, and health of our whole nation.
Denying people proper healthcare will result in:
poor natal care resulting in some premature births and more children with disabilities
excessive use of emergency rooms, which will increase costs for paying patients
a transfer of diseases carried into the general population, workplaces and schools
need for increased treatment for chronic diseases and disabilities
Denying people affordable housing will result in:
more people who are evicted and homeless, which the local government must service
dysfunctional society as the number of displaced people swell
Denying people enough food will result in:
people with compromised physical, mental and emotional health who will need care
despair, death and disease
Please reconsider this change in light of its negative long-term effects.
Dec 6, 2018· Comment Submitted by Arlis Olson, League of Women Voters· USCIS-2010-0012-15790
The administration has proposed a new regulation that would block immigrant families from having a permanent,
secure future in the United States. Under the new rule, immigrants who legally access health care, safe housing, and healthy
food programs could be denied admission to the country or refused a green card. The proposed rule also makes clear that
earning low wages, having children, or dealing with a medical condition could be held against immigrants seeking a
permanent future in the United States.
This policy will lead to more poverty, hunger, unmet health needs, & racial disparities. Our communities don't need that
kind of help from new federal regulations. But it's what would happen under the draft federal "public charge" rule.
All of us, regardless of where we were born, suffer when immigrants are penalized for trying to meet their basic needs
& paying for them with their tax dollars. Harming immigrants hurts families and communities. We won't build a stronger
nation by weakening the families who live in it.
Oct 26, 2018· Comment Submitted by Julie Niles, League of Women Voters Illinois· USCIS-2010-0012-5540
Re:DHS Docket No. USCIS-2010-0012
Opposition to the changes to the Public Charge Rule, "Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds.
I am writing to urge the Department of Homeland Security to immediately withdraw the "public charge" proposed rule. The policy will harm millions by undermining access to essential health, nutrition and shelter for immigrants and their families. If this rule moves forward, no longer would we serve as a beacon for the world's dreamers and strivers, Instead, America's doors will be open only to the highest bidder. This proposal is a step backward, not forward, in creating a more perfect union. THIS ISSUE IS IMPORTANT TO ME BECAUSE:
Im the granddaughter of immigrants who came here with only what they could carry. They worked hard, raised children who fought in World War II and the Korean War on behalf of the USA, and had grandchildren whove graduated from college and are productive tax-paying citizens. My story has been replicated by millions of immigrants who came here, set up home, set up shops, raised families, paid taxes, and built this country.
People from other countries come here for a better life and we all benefit from their dreams. We are all richer from their sharing of their culture, intellect, and hard work.
Please immediately withdraw the "public charge" proposed rule.
Respectfully,
Julie Niles
Member of the League of Women Voters Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL 60564
Jniles14@gmail.com
Oct 18, 2018· Comment Submitted by Meredith Machen, League of Women Voters of New Mexico· USCIS-2010-0012-2709
The League of Women Voters of New Mexico opposes the Department of Homeland Securitys proposed regulations on "public charge. The proposed policy unfairly affects immigrant families who have legally accessed health care, nutrition and housing programs or do so currently. If approved, thousands of individuals who are in the lengthy, bureaucratic process of acquiring their green cards will be denied the right to pursue legal status because of these retro-active provisions. While we disagree with what might become very austere NEW regulations because they will hurt millions of people who want to become Americans, we do understand the need for some sensible FUTURE restrictions. Please remove all retro-active proposed provisions and please remember that the focus of DHS is literally Homeland Security not criminalizing poor individuals and families who supply valuable economic benefits to our country through their hard work. Please reduce the enormous obstacles to legalization and the path to citizenship. Otherwise, more people will be forced to live in the shadows, fearing for their very existence.
Thank you! Meredith Machen, Immigration Chair, leaders@lwvnm.org.