New Jersey leads a coalition to protect health care access for DACA recipients as Trump prepares to take office
Trenton: With Trump about to take office, New Jersey is stepping up to protect health care for undocumented immigrants. Attorney General Matthew Platkin is leading the charge.
He’s teaming up with other states like California and Arizona to ensure DACA recipients can access government health insurance. These are young immigrants who came here as kids and don’t have legal status.
This effort is part of a broader push by Democratic attorneys general to resist Trump’s policies. They’re ready to fight in court over issues like civil rights and health care.
Recently, they announced a motion to defend a Biden health care rule that helps Dreamers. Platkin emphasized that these individuals are vital to New Jersey and deserve protection.
Last year, Biden’s administration opened up Obamacare to DACA recipients, but a legal challenge from Republican states has stalled its implementation. New Jersey is one of the few states where it’s currently in effect.
Platkin’s office argues that including DACA recipients in state exchanges can lower premiums for everyone. They’re also preparing for potential legal battles against Trump’s immigration plans.
With over 16,000 DACA recipients in New Jersey, the economic and social stakes are high. The Democrats are warning about the negative impacts if these protections are rolled back.
New Jersey has a history of supporting DACA recipients, and they’re ready to continue that fight as Trump’s administration begins.
