NYC Health + Hospitals: We will not check migration status of patients
The announcement comes amid fears spread online following the Trump administrations rescinding federal guidelines that restricted ICE activities at so called sensitive locations.
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NYC Health + Hospitals took to social media late Thursday night to assure patients that the hospital system will not be asking patients about their immigration status as part of their hospital visit.
The announcement comes amid fears spread online following the Trump administrations rescinding federal guidelines that restricted ICE activities at so called sensitive locations including schools, hospitals and churches.
The Trump administration has also scaled up the number ICE raids and immigration enforcement actions compared to the previous administration.
As part of the statement, the hospital system said that "All New Yorkers should seek care without fear."
It's a statement echoed by Mayor Eric Adams this week who urged children to continue going to school and for sick New Yorkers to continue to seek care.
Despite the new federal guidance, NYC remains a sanctuary city with additional protections for undocumented New Yorkers.
