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).