DACA Rollback Sparks Health Care Fears Among Young Immigrants
Move to End DACA Raises Health Concerns for Immigrant Youth
The decision made by the Trump administration on Tuesday to cancel the DACA program has put almost 800,000 “Dreamers” in a state of fear due to the possibility of being deported and losing their jobs. This decision also endangers the healthcare of thousands of young adults, like Ruiz, who have job-based insurance or are qualified for Medicaid in California and other states. Follow this link for a recent statement on DACA issued by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).