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ER visits from foreign-born patients fell drastically during ICE raids, study finds
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· October 5, 2026
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Key points Further information on the study's findings can be found in the original report, which provides more details on the impact of ICE raids on healthcare utilization among foreign-born patients. A study found a significant decrease in emergency room visits from foreign-born patients during ICE raids.
A study found a significant decrease in emergency room visits from foreign-born patients during ICE raids. The research indicates that those who did visit the emergency room were more likely to require hospitalization compared to patients born in the US.
This disparity suggests that foreign-born patients may have been delaying medical care, leading to more severe conditions by the time they sought help.
Further information on the study's findings can be found in the original report, which provides more details on the impact of ICE raids on healthcare utilization among foreign-born patients.
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Published: October 5, 2026 ·
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