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JAMA Network Open· 2026Q1

Emergency Department Visits After Heightened Immigration Enforcement in Los Angeles County

Sarah Axeen, Cameron M. Kaplan, Annie E. Ro, Anna Clare Gorman et al.

Short summary

Heightened immigration enforcement in Los Angeles County in June 2025 was associated with increased emergency department (ED) and inpatient utilization among patients born outside the US.

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Key points

  • Increased immigration enforcement in Los Angeles County was observed in June 2025.
  • This enforcement period was associated with changes in ED and inpatient utilization.
  • The utilization changes were specifically noted among patients by country of birth, indicating an impact on foreign-born individuals.

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Abstract

This cross-sectional study examines whether an increase in immigration enforcement activity in Los Angeles County during June 2025 was associated with changes in emergency department and inpatient utilization by patient country of birth.

The authors' abstract, as published at the source. JAMA Network Open, 2026 · DOI ↗

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Field: Clinical Psychology

Clinical PsychologyPsychology