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Massachusetts Healthcare Workers Demand Immigrant Care Protections

4/18/2025

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In a powerful show of solidarity, over 400 healthcare workers in Massachusetts have united in an open letter, urging hospitals to safeguard immigrant access to care. The Health and Law Immigrant Solidarity Network emphasizes the chilling effect of deportation fears on healthcare usage, advocating for robust patient privacy policies to restore trust and ensure that all patients feel safe seeking medical help.

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In a powerful show of solidarity, over 400 healthcare workers in Massachusetts have united in an open letter, urging hospitals to safeguard immigrant access to care. The Health and Law Immigrant Solidarity Network emphasizes the chilling effect of deportation fears on healthcare usage, advocating for robust patient privacy policies to restore trust and ensure that all patients feel safe seeking medical help.