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Judge Allows Medicaid Data Sharing with ICE, Privacy Concerns Raised

12/30/2025

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The U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria ruled that the government can share basic information about Medicaid participants with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to locate individuals believed unlawfully in the United States.
The judge denied a preliminary injunction blocking basic data sharing but granted relief for more sensitive information.
The California Attorney General's Office expressed disappointment and called for privacy protections.
A hearing is set for Friday.

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Story summary

The U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria ruled that the government can share basic information about Medicaid participants with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to locate individuals believed unlawfully in the United States.
The judge denied a preliminary injunction blocking basic data sharing but granted relief for more sensitive information.
The California Attorney General's Office expressed disappointment and called for privacy protections.
A hearing is set for Friday.