On August 12, 2025, a federal court issued a preliminary injunction in a case brought by Washington, California, and other plaintiff states challenging a new federal practice sharing Medicaid data with immigration enforcement.
The court’s decision currently blocks data collected from plaintiff states from being used for immigration enforcement, citing serious concerns about privacy and fairness. While litigation is ongoing, this is a meaningful win for immigrant communities and public health advocates working to protect access to care.
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