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ER visits from people born outside the U.S. dropped after ICE raids

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What happened

A new study found that visits by people born outside of the U.S. to three LA emergency rooms dropped precipitously after ICE raids increased last year.

Key facts

  • Reported by STAT and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:50:41 UTC.

Why it matters

Outbreaks, approvals and guidance changes have direct practical consequences for care, travel and public-health planning.

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