ASISTA opposes DHS Proposed Rule on Public Charge

On December 10, 2018, ASISTA filed a Comment on DHS’ Proposed Rule on Public Charge. DHS’ proposed rule will harm immigrant survivors of domestic and sexual violence as well as survivors of human trafficking.  Access and use of public benefit programs may make the difference in whether survivors and their children can escape abuse. ASISTA opposes the proposed rule because DHS should not put survivors in the position of choosing between their immigration status and their ability to survive after abuse.