Opinion | How Doctors and Nurses Can Protect Undocumented Immigrants
Briefly

The anxiety levels and blood pressure of many patients skyrocketed during the first Trump administration, making evident the deep impact of political rhetoric on immigrant health.
Tom Homan, poised to lead immigration enforcement, has promised an aggressive approach that could lead to mass, indiscriminate detentions reminiscent of past injustices.
Medical professionals must take on a more active role in safeguarding their patients in light of the current political climate, which heightens fears among undocumented immigrants.
The impending deportation efforts evoke parallels to the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII, highlighting a troubling historical context for today’s immigration policies.
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