Resources Provided for Potential of Immigration Enforcement at Hospitals
For several years the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, agency followed a policy under which it would not conduct enforcement actions near certain “sensitive areas” – such as hospitals, schools and churches, unless there were exigent circumstances.
Given the current news of accelerated ICE enforcement, OHA is today republishing resources provided earlier this year.
The Greater New York Hospital Association created a couple of guidance documents for hospitals to consider if ICE shows up to conduct enforcement activity:
- Q&A on immigration enforcement for hospitals
- Fact sheet to be used as guidance by hospital personnel who are designated to interact with ICE if an agent shows up at the hospital
With GNYHA’s permission, OHA has reproduced these GNYHA documents as guidance for Ohio hospitals. Note that the documents are not intended to be legal advice to hospitals or establish an industry standard – they should be used as guidance and for informational purposes.
In addition, the American Hospital Association shared a document with exhibits from the National Immigration Law Center and other resources that may be used by hospitals to assist in their preparation for interaction with ICE in their facilities.
