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Hispanic Advocates Rally Against $900 Billion Medicaid Cuts

5/16/2025

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Hispanic advocates gathered in Durham, N.C., to voice their concerns over proposed $900 billion cuts to Medicaid, threatening 14 million Americans, including 5 million Latinos. Amid fears of ICE actions, they stressed the need for community solidarity and reassured attendees that local law enforcement would not engage in ICE raids, fostering a sense of safety and support.

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Hispanic advocates gathered in Durham, N.C., to voice their concerns over proposed $900 billion cuts to Medicaid, threatening 14 million Americans, including 5 million Latinos. Amid fears of ICE actions, they stressed the need for community solidarity and reassured attendees that local law enforcement would not engage in ICE raids, fostering a sense of safety and support.