💨 Abstract

A federal judge temporarily halted the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from sharing the personal data of 79 million Medicaid enrollees with immigration authorities. This data included home addresses and Social Security numbers, raising privacy concerns among 20 states that filed a lawsuit. The judge's order aims to protect vulnerable residents and ensure access to healthcare without fear of deportation. The data sharing is part of a broader immigration crackdown by the Trump administration.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff