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ICE is using Medicaid data to find out where immigrants live
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement can now use Medicaid data to locate individuals living illegally in the U.S., following a federal court ruling that permits accessing basic identifying information, including addresses and phone numbers.
- California's health department views the federal action as a breach of public trust, stating that it undermines community assurances regarding health information confidentiality.
- The ruling has ignited concerns over its chilling effects on immigrant families seeking health care, as highlighted by Oregon Health Authority Director Dr. Sejal Hathi.
- The ruling allows ICE to access addresses and phone numbers from Medicaid in 28 states, raising concerns among immigrant advocates about data privacy.
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