💨 Abstract

In Texas's Rio Grande Valley, immigrants, many long-term residents, fear leaving home due to intensified deportation activities under the Trump administration. This fear extends to seeking necessary medical care, exacerbating health issues in one of the nation's unhealthiest regions. Immigrants, including those with legal status, avoid clinics and hospitals due to concerns about immigration enforcement, leading to untreated conditions and worsening health outcomes.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff