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AMA statement on immigration enforcement at hospitals

By AMA  
   January 27, 2026

Statement attributable to David H. Aizuss, MD Chair, AMA Board of Trustees: "The American Medical Association is deeply concerned by reports of immigration enforcement activity in and around hospitals and emergency rooms—a tactic fueling fear among patients and hospital staff alike. When people are afraid to seek medical attention for themselves or their families, it threatens their health, impedes the ability of physicians to render care, and ultimately undermines basic trust in our healthcare institutions. To fulfill our oath and best serve our patients, physicians must be able to work in spaces that create a sense of safety for all, not fear for our most vulnerable."

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