TN doctors warn immigration reporting law harms kids
By The BriefBrief
Tennessee physicians say a new immigration reporting requirement could endanger critically ill children in a state treatment program.
WHO:Tennessee physicians and families in the Children’s Special Services program
WHAT:Doctors warn that Tennessee’s immigration reporting law could have life-threatening consequences for critically ill children receiving last-resort treatment.
WHEN:Jun 17, 2026 at 6:30 AM ET
WHERE:Tennessee
WHY:The Tennessee Department of Health sent letters to families in the state-funded program, prompting concerns that the immigration reporting law could disrupt care for critically ill children.
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