The article discusses how various states, known as sanctuary jurisdictions, provide benefits to undocumented migrants despite federal government coercion. These states face challenges from the Trump administration, which views their non-compliance with immigration enforcement laws as a violation. Recent budget cuts in Illinois, California, and Minnesota are leading to reductions in essential services like healthcare for undocumented immigrants as state lawmakers grapple with financial pressures. Representative Lisa Hernandez emphasizes the adverse effects of these cuts, highlighting that emergency care costs will persist despite program eliminations.
It's heartbreaking. And it doesn't mean the cost is going to go away, said Representative Lisa Hernandez, referring to people who go to emergency rooms for care.
The measure complies with the proposal of Democratic Governor JB Pritzker, who positioned Illinois as one of the states that welcomed undocumented immigrants but, faced with the reality of public finances, has opted to save approximately $400 million.
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