A statewide coalition of advocates, service providers, and community organizations working to defend access to basic essential needs programs for all.

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November 2025 Update

In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Trump administration made clear its intention to rescind the 2022 Final Rule and, at some point in the future, issue its own guidance on public charge determinations.

The final public charge rule from 2022 is still in effect until a new DHS rule is finalized. For questions and updates, please email pifillinois@legalcouncil.org.

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Protecting Immigrant Families-Illinois (PIF-IL) leverages and creates synergies among trusted state-based organizations and amplifies the national PIF campaign’s messaging, strategy, and materials.

 
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