By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/groups-sue-trump-administration-over-immigrant-medical-care Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Groups sue Trump administration over immigrant medical care Nation Sep 5, 2019 12:52 PM EDT BOSTON (AP) — Civil rights groups are suing President Donald Trump’s administration over its decision to stop considering requests from immigrants seeking to remain in the country for medical treatment and other hardships. The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts and Lawyers for Civil Rights filed a lawsuit in Boston federal court Thursday challenging the Aug. 7 decision by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to end its “deferred action” program. The program allows foreign nationals to work legally and receive health benefits for up to two years while they or their family members receive medical treatment. A USCIS spokeswoman says the agency doesn’t comment on pending litigation. The agency announced Monday it will continue processing deferral requests that were pending as of Aug. 7 after doctors, immigration lawyers and civil rights groups objected. WATCH: Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan on Central American migration and U.S. detention We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) — Civil rights groups are suing President Donald Trump’s administration over its decision to stop considering requests from immigrants seeking to remain in the country for medical treatment and other hardships. The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts and Lawyers for Civil Rights filed a lawsuit in Boston federal court Thursday challenging the Aug. 7 decision by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to end its “deferred action” program. The program allows foreign nationals to work legally and receive health benefits for up to two years while they or their family members receive medical treatment. A USCIS spokeswoman says the agency doesn’t comment on pending litigation. The agency announced Monday it will continue processing deferral requests that were pending as of Aug. 7 after doctors, immigration lawyers and civil rights groups objected. WATCH: Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan on Central American migration and U.S. detention We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now