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California Nurses Demand Stronger Patient Privacy Protections

10/22/2025

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Nurses in California advocate for stronger patient privacy after an incident at Riverside Community Hospital in which ICE demanded confidential patient information without a warrant.
California lawmakers passed Senate Bill 81, prohibiting ICE access to non-public hospital areas without a warrant and expanding privacy protections.
Nurses say hospitals must train staff on legal obligations to protect patient information to counter disruptions to care.

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Nurses in California advocate for stronger patient privacy after an incident at Riverside Community Hospital in which ICE demanded confidential patient information without a warrant.
California lawmakers passed Senate Bill 81, prohibiting ICE access to non-public hospital areas without a warrant and expanding privacy protections.
Nurses say hospitals must train staff on legal obligations to protect patient information to counter disruptions to care.