Personal data of Illinois Medicaid enrollees, including immigration status, has been transferred to the Department of Homeland Security.

The Trump administration is providing immigration authorities with Medicaid enrollment data, including the legal status of recipients. “We are not only protecting taxpayer dollars — we are restoring credibility to one of America’s most vital programs,

Internal memos and emails show that Medicaid officials unsuccessfully sought to block the data transfer, citing legal and ethical concerns.