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Pediatricians raise the alarm on the effect of Trump's immigration crackdown on kids

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What happened

The Trump administration has been pursuing a quiet immigration crackdown strategy: limiting access to health care and public services.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is sounding the alarm about the impact on children.

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  • Reported by NPR Top and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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  7. Pediatricians raise the alarm on the effect of Trump's immigration crackdown on kids

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