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Public Charge Rule Hurts Immigrants
A recent article from Migration Policy Institute summarizes the proposed rule and history of public charge in immigration law. The Trump administration is proposing to change how the federal government assesses who should be barred from getting a green card or immigrating to the United States because they are likely to become a “public charge.” This term has been in U.S. immigration law for more than a century and has generally meant someone who is mainly reliant on the government for basic needs. Please see the linked article for further information on these potential changes. More…
Daughters of Charity Statement on Immigration Enforcement
Daughters of Charity Statement on Immigration Enforcement More…
New Improved Economic Mobility Research
Recently published research from Raj Chetty with Opportunity Insights at Harvard shows that a public housing program helped kids escape poverty — by changing who they befriended. More…
The Economic Case for Investing in Healthy Aging
Investing $1 annually in healthy aging interventions can yield $3 in economic and healthcare benefits in the United States—and potentially in other countries. More…
Spring FY26 grant cycles open now
The Spring FY26 responsive and consultant-led capacity building cycles are now open in our online grant portal. Applications are due by 11:59pm on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Reach out to MMF staff with any questions. More…