Gov't Pauses Medicaid Data Use For ICE Amid Injunction Fight
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The government has agreed to temporarily halt the use of Medicaid data for immigration enforcement. This decision was made in connection with a lawsuit. Data from 22 states will not be used for immigration enforcement until further court ruling.
Temporary Halt on Medicaid Data Use for Immigration Enforcement
The government has agreed to temporarily halt the use of Medicaid data for immigration enforcement. This decision was made in connection with a lawsuit filed by 22 states, which accused the government of flouting a court injunction.
The Lawsuit
The lawsuit began after the government started using Medicaid data for immigration enforcement. The 22 states alleged that the government was violating a court injunction and demanded that the use of this data be halted.
Temporary Halt
The temporary halt on using Medicaid data for immigration enforcement will remain in effect until further court ruling. Data from 22 states will not be used for immigration enforcement until the court makes a decision on this matter.
What to do next
- H-1B Work Visa — Order
- Application for Employment Authorization — Order
- Appeal to Board of Immigration Appeals — Order
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Source: law360.com