Trump administration will use Medicaid data in immigration crackdown

Published June 13, 2025 2:16pm ET



The Trump administration is providing immigration authorities with Medicaid enrollment data, including the legal status of recipients.

“We are not only protecting taxpayer dollars — we are restoring credibility to one of America’s most vital programs,” a Department of Health and Human Services spokesman said in a statement. “The American people deserve accountability.”

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