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Undocumented Moms Fear ICE: Midwife Delivers Supplies

2/6/2026

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Midwife Supports Undocumented

Fernanda, a midwife, volunteers to deliver food and baby supplies to undocumented pregnant women such as Ana, who fears ICE targeting.
Health providers report U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence in 11 Minnesota medical centers, prompting Ana to switch to virtual appointments.
A 2021 policy exempts pregnant women from detention, yet two cases of detained pregnant women have been confirmed.
Ana has quit one job to avoid being outside.

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DHS Defends Enforcement

The Department of Homeland Security criticized The New York Times' report that ICE targets Minneapolis hospitals, saying enforcement occurs only when public safety is at risk.
The Times defended its report, citing testimonies from Ana, an undocumented pregnant woman, who is avoiding medical care due to fear of deportation.
Despite a 2021 policy meant to protect pregnant women from detention, The New York Times confirmed two cases of detained pregnant women.

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Midwife Supports Undocumented

Fernanda, a midwife, volunteers to deliver food and baby supplies to undocumented pregnant women such as Ana, who fears ICE targeting.
Health providers report U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence in 11 Minnesota medical centers, prompting Ana to switch to virtual appointments.
A 2021 policy exempts pregnant women from detention, yet two cases of detained pregnant women have been confirmed.
Ana has quit one job to avoid being outside.

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