Immigration Policies at the U.S.-Mexico Border

President Biden initially restricted asylum requests from migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border but later mentioned protecting undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens. Immigration has become a significant issue in the political landscape, with Biden hoping these actions will influence voters in an election year.

Impact of Healthcare Costs for Undocumented Immigrants in Florida

Florida passed a law requiring hospitals to disclose costs of unpaid care for migrants, showing a $566 million loss in 2024. Gov. DeSantis signed a bill in 2023 to track costs of care for illegal aliens. Hospitals are facing significant financial burdens due to providing care for undocumented individuals.

Georgia Republicans Push Bill to Require Police Help in Identifying Undocumented Immigrants

Republican lawmakers in Georgia are pushing a bill that would require police to identify and detain undocumented immigrants for deportation following the death of a nursing student by an undocumented Venezuelan man. Advocates fear racial profiling and crackdown on immigrants.