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Federal Court Blocks DHS from Using Medicaid Data for Immigration Enforcement, Safeguarding Patient Privacy in 20 States

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SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge has issued a temporary ruling preventing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from utilizing Medicaid data from Washington and 19 additional states for immigration enforcement. The preliminary injunction, delivered by U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria, addresses a multistate lawsuit filed in Northern California, citing inadequate protocol by federal agencies regarding the sharing of sensitive health information. Judge Chhabria’s decision indicated a need for adherence to proper decision-making processes when altering policies tied to personal health data. As a result of the injunction, the U.S. Department of Health and Human … Read more

Florida Senator Ashley Moody Champions Tough Immigration Laws with New Legislation to Empower States

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Senator Ashley Moody has unveiled a pair of legislative proposals aimed at enhancing immigration enforcement and countering what she describes as ineffective policies from the current administration. Moody’s initiatives, known as the RIPPLE Act and the Stop GAPS Act, are designed to bolster state authorities’ roles in immigration while addressing significant concerns around the handling of unaccompanied migrant children. She contends that the Biden administration’s immigration strategies have endangered national security and placed vulnerable children at risk. The RIPPLE Act seeks to expand the capabilities of the 287(g) program, which allows … Read more