Nonprofit helps make receiving care a little less overwhelming for Hispanic, Latino immigrants
“It’s a difficult time to be an immigrant seeking care in the US.
Though hospitals are typically considered safe spaces from potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, the Department of Homeland Security at the beginning of the year removed protections against these ‘sensitive’ areas. As a result, 21% of lawfully present immigrants have said they or a family member have avoided some activities outside their home since January, including seeking medical care, according to research from KFF.”