"More than 1,100 healthcare professionals from across Europe have urged MEPs to reject proposed measures aimed at increasing the deportation of undocumented people, warning they could threaten public health by transforming essential public services, including hospitals, into sites of immigration enforcement."
"The letter argued measures would have a wide-reaching impact: Behind technical language lies a profound transformation of our societies and the destruction of the social fabric."
"In practice, this risks legitimising racial profiling, and turning schools, hospitals, shelters, workplaces, public transport and even private homes into sites of immigration enforcement."
"The proposals could also mean healthcare workers are required to report undocumented people, in what was described as a threat to the ethical duties of protecting patient privacy and guaranteeing safe access to care."
Over 1,100 healthcare professionals in Europe have urged MEPs to reject measures aimed at increasing the deportation of undocumented individuals. They warn that these measures could compromise public health by turning hospitals and other essential services into immigration enforcement sites. The proposed plans include broad detection measures for undocumented individuals, risking racial profiling and requiring healthcare workers to report undocumented patients. This could create a climate of fear, deterring individuals from seeking necessary care and undermining the ethical responsibilities of healthcare providers.
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