ICE agents gained access to the Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis emergency room, and allegedly shackled a patient to his bed. Reportedly, the agents did not have a warrant and were stopped by the hospital staff.
The healthcare workers also took part in a rally outside the HCMC campus to ensure the hospital prevents ICE agents from entering the campus.
The presence of ICE agents in the hospitals and gaining access to the medical records can discourage several critically ill patients from seeking care. Fear of getting detained can interfere with emergency treatment…