Immigration

Impact, potential fallout of Abbott executive order for public hospitals treating undocumented migrants NBC Universal, Inc.

Community leaders and advocates are expressing concerns over an executive order issued Thursday by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

If it survives anticipated legal challenges, the order directs all public hospitals in Texas to begin collecting and issuing reports related to undocumented patients in their care.

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The governor blames the Biden Administration and an increase in illegal crossings over the past four years for the action taken, although illegal crossings are currently down from record highs.

Community advocates are urging worried migrants to continue seeking necessar

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