HEALTHTENNESSEE LOOKOUT
Tennessee health department warns parents their children will be reported to immigration officials
The Tennessee Department of Health will report immigration status of children in the Children’s Special Services program to immigration officials starting July 2026, sparking concerns about health risks for vulnerable children. The program, which provides healthcare for low-income kids with disabilities or critical illnesses, has served children regardless of immigration status for decades.
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