Tennessee judge extends block on immigration checks in HIV/AIDS program

By: Anita Wadhwani

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 606

Last Updated: 4 days, 12 hours ago

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A Nashville judge on Wednesday continued to block the Tennessee Department of Health from demanding proof of citizenship or immigration status from HIV-positive individuals who are enrolled in a safety-net healthcare program.

Chancellor I’Ashea Myles’ extension of a temporary restraining order, first issued Oct. 21, prevents the state from imposing immigration status checks in the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program until at least next week, as she weighs arguments for a longer injunction. …

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