Public Charge Takes Effect Sept. 18 — Who’s Targeted, How, What to Do?

Live Wednesday, Sept 9, 2026 | 11 AM PST

Overview

The Trump Administration’s new public charge will roll out on September 18. Even before its formal implementation, the rule has stoked fear in immigrant communities and mixed status families, heightening anxiety about accessing federal public benefits.

Speakers will discuss what’s at stake for California’s residents, and the impact of the new rule to the state’s diverse communities.

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Guest Speakers:

• Adriana Cadena, Executive Director, Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition
• Ariel Brown, Senior Staff Attorney, Immigrant Legal Resource Center
• Sarah Dar, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, The Children’s Partnership
• Daniel Torres, Chief Equity Officer & Special Counsel, California Health & Human Services Agency
• Cheryl Branch, Executive Director, Los Angeles Metropolitan Churches

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