Health Workers Brace for Immigration Raids Amid Rising Deportation Fears
KFF Health News
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Workers at St. John’s Community Health clinic in South Los Angeles are responding to heightened concerns about immigration raids following Donald Trump's return to the White House. Many patients are avoiding appointments due to fears of enforcement actions, prompting clinic staff to educate them on their constitutional rights. The recent rollback of a federal policy that protected sensitive locations from immigration enforcement has led healthcare leaders to quickly train staff on how to handle potential situations involving immigration agents and to ensure patient confidentiality remains intact. California's Attorney General is also advising providers to inform patients of their rights, particularly the right to remain silent, as healthcare settings adapt to this new threat.
