nataliesmith+FollowAs a Border Patrol Agent, I See the NumbersI work in the Tucson Sector, Arizona. A few months ago, the administration issued a new executive order: when daily crossings exceed a threshold (like 2,500), most asylum claims are suspended. Today, that threshold was triggered again. We apprehended a family from Honduras; they walked for two months to get here. Under the new rule, I have to process them for rapid removal instead of letting them into the asylum system. The mother was crying, begging me. I'm just doing my job, but this job makes me feel like a machine, not a person. The policy is made in D.C., but we're the ones who have to look them in the eye and say "no." #BorderPatrol #ImmigrationPolicy #ExecutiveOrder #USBorder #HumanCost13961707Share
TrueNorthMedia+Follow“The Hidden Medicaid Rule Behind the Shutdown: What Section 2141 Really Means for Legal Immigrants”#SNAPBenefits #SNAPLife #SNAPTalkGovernment #GovernmentShutdown #Medicaid #ImmigrationPolicy #Section2141 #HealthcareDebate #NewsUpdate #Congress #PublicHealth #AffordableCareShutdown Debate Centers on Section 2141 — The Hidden Medicaid Rule Affecting Legal Immigrants As the government shutdown continues, one small section of a large funding bill is getting big attention — Section 2141. This part of the bill deals with Medicaid access for legal immigrants, and it’s become a major sticking point in negotiations between Democrats and Republicans. Section 2141 would restore Medicaid coverage for lawfully present immigrants who lost access years ago. It would also bring back funding for Emergency Medicaid, which helps hospitals care for uninsured patients, including some immigrants in life-or-death situations. Some critics have claimed the proposal gives free health care to undocumented immigrants, but that’s not true. Current law still blocks undocumented immigrants from enrolling in Medicaid or receiving ACA health subsidies. This rule only affects immigrants who are in the U.S. legally and meet federal residency requirements. Democrats say the change is needed to keep hospitals financially stable and make sure families with legal status don’t lose access to basic care. Republicans argue it would raise government costs and open the door to more federal spending on immigrants. The dispute over Section 2141 shows how one small policy detail can play a huge role in a national standoff. With no resolution in sight, millions of Americans are watching to see whether lawmakers can agree on a plan that keeps the government open — and decide what health care access should look like for those who are here legally but not yet citizens.116176Share
