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This Russian Blacksmith Was Declared a Public Charge in 1913 (Documented)

Documented, November 12, 2018

This Russian Blacksmith Was Declared a Public Charge in 1913

“Besides targeting the poor, the Trump proposal is also expected to hit families. ‘Ultimately, one of the worst impacts will be the way in which this rule could tear families apart,’ the New York City Bar Association said in a statement released this month. ‘If this rule goes into effect as written, it’s going to be much more difficult for families to sponsor relatives,’ said Victoria F. Neilson, the chair of the immigration and national law committee at the Bar Association. That’s because many people seeking green cards or permanent resident status apply through immediate family members.”

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