400 sick, disabled kids get second reprieve in Tennessee plans to report them to immigration office

By: Anita Wadhwani

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: July 13, 2026

Words: 425

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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A Nashville judge has extended an order preventing Tennessee Department of Health officials from sharing identifying information about 400 sick and disabled kids with a state agency that collaborates with federal immigration enforcement.

It is the second reprieve for children enrolled in Children’s Special Services, a safety net program for sick children who need ongoing and — in some instances — life-sustaining care since last month, when the health department sent out notices spelling out …

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