ICE is using Medicaid data to find out where immigrants live

By: Anna Claire Vollers

Outlets: Stateline

Published: January 20, 2026

Words: 1,470

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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In a win for President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, a recent court ruling has cleared the way for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to resume using states’ Medicaid data to find people who are in the country illegally.

The case is ongoing. But for now, immigrants — including those who are in the country legally — will have to weigh the benefits of gaining health coverage against the risk that enrolling in Medicaid could make …

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