Trump Admin Shares Immigrant Medicaid Data with ICE
The Trump administration transferred millions of Medicaid enrollees’ personal data, including immigration status, to DHS, despite internal objections citing legal and ethical concerns. This action, ordered by top HHS advisors, facilitated the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts, potentially jeopardizing the safety and security of those targeted. The data sharing, deemed legal by HHS, included sensitive information such as addresses and social security numbers and raised concerns about potential violations of federal privacy laws. This action is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to access and utilize migrant data.
John Q. Hosedrinker