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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat are the potential risks for immigrants with pending cases due to these policy changes?
Immigrants with pending cases face higher arrest risks and should be aware that they could still be arrested by ICE if they are believed to be in the country without legal status.
Read: ICE Expands Arrest Discretion Near Courthouses Amid Legal ConcernsWhat changes occurred in U.S. healthcare facilities regarding immigration enforcement on January 21, 2025?
On January 21, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security ended the designation of healthcare facilities as 'sensitive locations', removing protections that shielded hospitals and clinics from immigration enforcement actions.
Read: Thousands of Health Workers Face Deportation, Putting Care at RiskWhat are the risks for people with pending immigration applications under current policies?
People with pending applications and no criminal record may be less likely to face removal under Biden, but there are no guarantees.
Read: Comparing Deportation Policies Under Obama, Trump, and Biden AdministrationsHow did the rescinding of 'Protected Areas' status affect immigrant care-seeking?
The shift from sensitive locations to universal enforcement has deterred immigrants from seeking essential prenatal and emergency birthing care.
Read: Chronic Stress from ICE Raids Threatens Pregnant Immigrants and InfantsHow do the changes under Project 2025 affect immigrants' access to healthcare?
Proposals under Project 2025 remove long-standing limits on enforcement at schools, hospitals, and religious sites, causing families to skip care due to fear of being stopped inside these places.
Read: Immigrants Live in Fear — A Persistent Thread in U.S. History
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