'Turn and burn': Head of Los Angeles campaign shows how immigration agents are racking up arrests

PHOENIX, Ariz. – The U.S. government says a new rule disqualifying more people from green cards if they use government benefits will not apply to immigrants with coronavirus or virus symptoms if they seek care. Advocates say they have been fielding panicked calls from immigrants who are worried about the impact on their status if they seek health care. As the coronavirus began to spread more widely in the U.S., supporters and lawmakers cautioned it could be detrimental to public health if some immigrants were too afraid to seek care. U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, said the rule scares away people from seeking care, posing a public health risk for everyone. She tweeted after the new statement on Friday: “This is a huge win for immigrants, public health AND everyone!”___Associated Press reporter Amy Taxin contributed to this report