Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., ripped into President Trump's "public charge" immigration policy on Tuesday, arguing it amounts to a "wealth test" for admission to the United States. SUPREME COURT ALLOWS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO ENFORCE ‘PUBLIC CHARGE’ IMMIGRATION RESTRICTION"This is shameful," the New York congresswoman tweeted on Monday. "The American Dream isn’t a private club with a cover charge - it’s the possibility of remaking your future," she added. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe Trump administration has defended the rule as a way to ensure immigrants remain financially self-sufficient. Citizenship and Immigration Services in August, defines a “public charge” as an immigrant who received one or more designated benefits for more than 12 months within a 36-month period.

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