US EditionFederal court blocks ACA coverage for Dreamers
- A federal court has blocked ACA coverage for Dreamers, impacting thousands of young immigrants.
- The ruling disappointed advocacy groups and could have significant implications for healthcare access.
- Opponents argue that the decision undermines protections for vulnerable populations.
- Advocates plan to challenge the ruling in higher courts.
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By Julie Appleby/KFF Health News A federal judge in North Dakota ruled in favor of 19 states that challenged a Biden administration rule that allows—for the first time—those brought to the United States of children, without papers, known as Dreamers, to register for health coverage through the markets established by the Low Price Health Care Act (ACA). The decision prohibits beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) prog…
Federal Judge Snatches Back Dreamers' Access to Affordable Care Act Marketplace - Legal Reader
Although U.S. law gives the federal government the authority to make determinations about immigrants’ legal presence, U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Traynor said that it does not “[allow] the agency to circumvent congressional authority and redefine the term ‘lawfully present.’”
Federal judge halts Dreamers' new access to ACA enrollment in 19 states • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The judge said the ruling would only apply to the 19 states bringing the suit, which would not include Oregon. (Getty Images)A federal judge in North Dakota has ruled in favor of 19 states that challenged a Biden administration rule allowing — for the first time — enrollment in Affordable Care Act coverage by people brought to the U.S. as children without immigration paperwork, known as “Dreamers.” The move effectively bars those who have qualif…
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