Democratic governors reverse course on health care for immigrants without legal status
Briefly

As budget cuts loom, several states including California and Minnesota are reconsidering Medicaid benefits for low-income, undocumented immigrants. Facing significant financial challenges, with California's deficit at $12 billion, state leaders, including prominent Democrats, are exploring these cuts. Protests erupted in Minnesota against Governor Tim Walz's proposal to rollback healthcare programs, highlighting the tension between financial pressures and the needs of vulnerable populations. Despite some states offering health insurance to millions of low-income immigrants, the looming economic forces threaten these programs.
Several states are considering cutting Medicaid benefits for low-income immigrants to address significant budget deficits, leading to protests and strong public reactions.
States like California, Minnesota, and Illinois are discussing potential rollbacks of health insurance access for undocumented immigrants as financial pressures mount.
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