Axios featured Benesch Partner Alan Rothenbuecher in its recent article “Fear of ICE is driving patients away from medical care,” which explores how increased U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity near healthcare facilities is creating fear among patients and disrupting access to essential medical care.
The article highlights reports from Minnesota health providers that undocumented immigrants and other community members are postponing or avoiding necessary care due to concerns about encountering federal enforcement agents at or near hospitals. Rothenbuecher, drawing on his legal expertise, provides important context on how immigration enforcement policy shifts intersect with hospital operations, compliance obligations, and patient-provider relationships.
Rothenbuecher’s insights help frame the legal considerations healthcare systems face as they balance operational demands, regulatory requirements, and community trust amid evolving federal enforcement directives.
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