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20 States Sue to Protect Medicaid Data from ICE

7/10/2025

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A powerful coalition of 20 states, spearheaded by Colorado and California, is taking a stand against the U.S. government, suing to prevent Medicaid enrollment data from being handed over to ICE. They argue this breach of confidentiality threatens public health and the privacy of vulnerable beneficiaries, aiming to safeguard personal information from immigration enforcement misuse.

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Story summary

A powerful coalition of 20 states, spearheaded by Colorado and California, is taking a stand against the U.S. government, suing to prevent Medicaid enrollment data from being handed over to ICE. They argue this breach of confidentiality threatens public health and the privacy of vulnerable beneficiaries, aiming to safeguard personal information from immigration enforcement misuse.