Texas governor issues order to track cost of healthcare for undocumented immigrants

The video discusses the impact of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's executive order requiring the collection of data on undocumented patients and the costs of their care. This order, effective November 1st, raises concerns among immigration advocates about its chilling effect on mixed status families seeking healthcare. The video also covers national efforts to limit healthcare funding for undocumented immigrants, including a lawsuit by Republican attorneys general against the Biden administration. Florida's report highlights the economic contributions of undocumented immigrants despite their minimal healthcare costs. Legal challenges to the order are anticipated.

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