‘Stealing people’s money’: NYC immigrant advocates say there’s no legal justification for Trump admin’s potential $100K bond on green cards

The Trump administration is reportedly considering requiring a $100,000 bond for some green-card applicants, which would be forfeited if the applicant uses public benefits before citizenship. Immigrant advocates argue the plan lacks legal justification and creates a wealth-based barrier to citizenship. The State Department claims the bond aligns with requiring financial self-sufficiency and enforcing immigration laws.