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California Lawmakers Seek Protections for Patients in ICE Custody

The measures would bar blackout policies and require hospitals to notify families, document agent visits and protect access to legal help.

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California lawmakers alarmed by the treatment of people brought to hospitals by federal immigration agents want to strengthen protections for detained patients receiving care at medical facilities, including by making it easier for their families and attorneys to find them.

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California Lawmakers Seek Protections for Patients in ICE Custody

California lawmakers are pushing for stronger protections for detained immigrants in hospitals. Two bills in the state Senate aim to prevent immigration officers from isolating patients and interfering with their legal help.

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kffhealthnews.org broke the news on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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