Continued decline in the number of hospitalized, but fatalities rose by 79 — bringing the death toll to 2,168.
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CT doctors seek coronavirus health coverage for the undocumented
Saying undocumented families pose an obstacle to keeping the coronavirus from spreading, 185 Connecticut doctors want HUSKY coverage for them.
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Following Supreme Court ruling, CT vows to continue fighting Trump’s public charge rule
The rule makes it difficult for immigrants to obtain a green card if they have used – or are likely to use – public benefits such as food stamps or Medicaid.
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Court gives CT a win in immigrant ‘public charge’ lawsuit
Responding to a request from Connecticut and two other states, a federal judge put a hold on a new Trump administration policy aimed at discouraging immigrants from using federal benefits.
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Blumenthal sponsors bill to try to block Trump ‘public charge’ rule
That rule would deny entry or green cards to immigrants based on their use of public programs like food stamps and Medicaid.
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CT files injunction to halt Trump ‘public charge’ rule for immigrants
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said the new rule “has instilled fear and chaos in Connecticut’s immigrant communities.”
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Lamont on immigration: ‘I feel a lot more urgency’
Gov. Ned Lamont says his administration has to allay immigrant fears about a new Trump administration rule affecting green cards.
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CT sues to block Trump immigrant ‘public charge’ policy
The multi-state lawsuit aims to stop the Trump administration from denying green cards to immigrants who receive public assistance, including food stamps and Medicaid.
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CT to sue to block Trump ‘public charge’ immigration rule
Calling it part of a “cruel and racist campaign,” Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said he intends to join other states in a legal challenge to the Trump “public charge’ rule.