Public Charge Regulation Back in Effect For Now

Dear Active Members & Allies,

As the White House hangs in the balance, news from the courts reminds us that counting every vote is a critical priority because the outcome will have profound consequences. We applaud our partners who are contributing to efforts to ensure the integrity of the general election. 

Litigation Update

Earlier this week, the Northern District of Illinois issued a decision vacating the Department of Homeland Security’s public charge regulations nationwide. Unfortunately, this morning, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the decision pending its appeal, meaning that the DHS public charge rule can now be implemented while litigation continues.

Multiple cases continue, including a case challenging the Department of State’s (DOS) public charge rules and the President’s Health Insurance Proclamation. The preliminary injunction in this case is still in effect nationwide. 

Please stay tuned for further developments, as the situation evolves. In this time of uncertainty, many of our community facing documents remain applicable, including a document with information on keeping kids enrolled, and a know your rights document with key messages. 

Positive News from Last Night

As we continue to watch and wait for the Presidential election results over the next few days, we want to take a moment to celebrate just a few of the many exciting state and local developments with you.  

• Colorado voted to pass Prop. 118, which creates a paid family and medical leave program, allowing up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave starting Jan. 1, 2024, as well as creating protections for workers that take paid leave.

• Florida voted to increase the state’s minimum wage to $15 by 2026, making it the 8th state in the nation and the first in the South to do so.

• New Mexico is the first state to elect all women of color to serve in their House delegation.

• Black Lives Matter activist Cori Bush became the first Black congresswoman in Missouri.

• Sarah McBride won her state Senate race in Delaware, making her the first trans person in US history to serve as a Senator. Taylor Small became the first openly trans member of the Vermont legislature, and Stephanie Byers became Kansas's first trans legislator.

We also want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your work to advance a vision of a better America where all can thrive. Please know that you are valued and your commitment is appreciated. As we learn more about the election results in the coming days, we will be sure to share more from the Campaign.

In solidarity,

Eddie Carmona & Renato Rocha, on behalf of the PIF Team

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