Despite instructing its nursing staff to “cease and desist” from complaining that ICE agents are “roaming” the corridors of Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland, the hospital claims in a statement that the health and safety of its patients remains the highest priority.
In a statement, Legacy Health further notes that its commitment to providing medical care extends to individuals in law enforcement custody, regardless of their immigration or citizenship status.
Representing the nursing staff is the Oregon Nursing Association (ONA), the recipient of a letter from Legacy Health, which has confirmed that healthcare workers began complaining that federal agents roaming around the hospital since late last year were in violation of hospital policy…