Alleged memo leaves concerns hospital could share patient info with ICE

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – It’s unclear how much private information immigration authorities could get if they show up to a hospital without a warrant.

A document circulating online claims UnityPoint St. Luke’s hospital workers could share names, addresses, and social security numbers if ICE asks.

Escucha Mi Voz, an immigrant rights nonprofit, is calling on the hospital to reverse the policy. The group said people in the immigrant community needing medical care might avoid St. Luke’s altogether, fearing an ICE raid…

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