The Immigrant’s Journal Vol. 174
A Journey for a Better Life & Justice Protecting God’s Children From Distant Lands
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Sept 22, 2022
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Biden Administration’s New Public Charge Rule Should End Fear of Trump Wealth Test BY AARON REICHLIN-MELNICK
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hree years ago, the Trump administration sent fear throughout immigrant communities across the nation with its Public Charge rule, which functioned as a wealth test for green card applicants. This fear had been amplified by a leaked draft of the rule in 2018, which would have punished intending immigrants whose U.S. citizen children received a wide variety of benefits. Now, with a new public charge rule finalized last week, the Biden adminis-
American Dream: Make the Largest Down Payment You Can Afford ....9
President Joe Biden Editorial credit: BiksuTong / Shutterstock.com
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Immigration Status Will No Longer Be a Barrier for Aspiring Lawyers ....11
The Importance of a Living Trust ....19
Manhattan District Attorney Hon Alvin Bragg Discusses Immigration Fraud and Justice for All BY LINDA NWOKE JOURNAL EXCLUSIVE
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s the borough's first black prosecutor, Manhattan District Attorney Hon. Alvin Bragg is an experienced attorney with over twenty years of experience and is famous for the high-profile cases he supervised. As the state's Chief Deputy Attorney General, he managed cases involving Harvey Weinstein, former President Trump's administration, over
Manhattan DA Hon Alvin Bragg Photo courtesy Manhattan DA’s Office
census-related issues and other criminal charges against big organizations. Speaking on the People, Power & Politics Radio Show, DA Bragg promised, "I pledge to continue what we've been doing. Manhattan's gun violence and homicides are down compared to last year. We will keep investing in our communities and promoting justice for all, including the historically marginalized. We've seen very encouraging continued on page 13
Know Your Rights: Public Transportation and Bus Accidents ....22
Brian Figeroux, Esq.
Feeling Disconnected from Your Partner? Tips to Rebuild Intimacy and Connection in Your Relationship ....20
Time to Revisit Strategies for Child and Family Mental Health ....6