Tennessee health department warns parents their children will be reported to immigration officials

By: Anita Wadhwani

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: June 11, 2026

Words: 1,229

Last Updated: 17 hours, 10 minutes ago

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Pediatricians and public health care providers on Wednesday said they feared life-threatening consequences for children with critical illnesses who rely on a specialized public health care program as Tennessee moves forward with a directive to verify and report their immigration status.

Letters sent by the Tennessee Department of Health warn parents that children without legal status who opt to continue to receive care through the Children’s Special Services program after June 30 will be …

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