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Immigration Reforms As Health Policy, Medha D. Makhlouf, Patrick J. Glen
Immigration Reforms As Health Policy, Medha D. Makhlouf, Patrick J. Glen
Saint Louis University Journal of Health Law & Policy
The 2020 election, uniting control of the political branches in the Democratic party, opened up a realistic possibility of immigration reform. Reform of the immigration system is long overdue, but in pursuing such reform, Congress should cast a broad net and recognize the health policies embedded in immigration laws. Some immigration laws undermine health policies designed to improve individual and population health. For example, immigration inadmissibility and deportability laws that chill noncitizens from enrolling in health-promoting public benefits contribute to health inequities in immigrant communities that spill over into the broader population—a fact highlighted by the still-raging COVID-19 pandemic. Restrictions …
The Importance Of Standardized Data Collection And Reporting In Improving Medical Care For Immigration Detainees, Allison Michelle Bowen
The Importance Of Standardized Data Collection And Reporting In Improving Medical Care For Immigration Detainees, Allison Michelle Bowen
Saint Louis University Journal of Health Law & Policy
The provision of substandard medical care for immigration detainees has become somewhat of a norm for some time now. From October 1, 2003 to June 5, 2017, alone, there were a total of 172 deaths in ICE custody. This number is only rising as the number of detainee beds increases and ICE continues to not be held accountable. Presently, there lacks a mechanism for oversight and accountability of ICE. This Comment suggests that requiring standardized data collection and reporting efforts is a crucial first step towards improving the medical care for immigration detainees and creating a mechanism for oversight and …