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States Ordered to Help Find Undocumented Immigrants Via Medicaid Programs

The Trump Administration claims that more than $1 billion has been spent on funding Medicaid for undocumented immigrants. Several states have challenged the veracity of such claims.

Trump Administration Investigates Medicaid Spending on Immigrants in Blue States

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services told several states it is reviewing claims as part of its commitment to maintain Medicaid’s fiscal integrity. California is the biggest target of CMS’ investigation.

Republican Megabill Will Mean Higher Health Costs for Many Americans

Trump's big budget bill is expected to leave 12 million people without healthcare, while undermining the finances of rural hospitals, community health clinics, and nursing homes.

Medicaid Unwinding Deals Blow to Tenuous System of Care for Native Americans

Tribal leaders still didn’t know exactly how many of their citizens had been disenrolled a year into the process of redetermining Medicaid eligibility.

A California Sheriff’s Office Gave Information to ICE. Does That Violate State Law?

The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office gave information about seven inmates to ICE in 2025. Ca. prohibits law enforcement from assisting federal immigration with some exceptions.

Tracking ICE–Police Collaboration: Tools for Journalists, Lawsuits and What Authorities Don’t Want You to See

Just Live | As local police expand roles in immigration enforcement, limited transparency around ICE collaboration raises accountability concerns. Experts share strategies for accessing records, analyzing data, and reporting on enforcement’s impact on communities.

CBP Cancels Local Hiring Event Amid Community Resistance

Organizers in Riverside County recently forced the cancellation of a local recruitment event for Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Can Trump Just Cancel TPS?

SCOTUS is set to hear a case that will determine the fate of 330,000 Haitians and 6,100 Syrians now in the country under TPS, with broader implications for US democracy.