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Nov. 1, 2018: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn more about the AMA Litigation Center's support on cases good-faith clinical decisions and abortion rights to unaccompanied migrant minors.

Advocacy Update
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Should abortion rights extend to unaccompanied migrant minors?

All women, including unaccompanied migrant minors, have the right to access abortion in a timely, confidential way, the AMA and other physician organizations tell the court.

Population Care
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Caring for child refugees: 4 things you need to know

Trauma-informed care is a must for migrant children separated from their parents. Find out the health effects you may be dealing with as a physician.

Population Care
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AMA statement on linking of safety net benefits to immigration status

AMA: Denying vital services to recent immigrants forces them to make choices about health care that may harm their families and worsen public health.

Press Releases
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10 MIN READ

June 28, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Zero tolerance immigration policy, HELP Committee & sports licensure bill and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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June 28, 2018: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn about how the AMA supports a hospital's position on incident reports used during discovery, immigration detainees' right to discharge plans and more.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

Immigration detainees have right to discharge plan

Without a meaningful care plan in place, those released from detention centers are “at risk of serious harm, including risk of death.”

Population Care
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AMA urges administration to withdraw “zero tolerance” policy

The AMA released a letter that was sent to the Trump Administration urging the federal government to withdraw its “zero tolerance” immigration policy.

Press Releases
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Nation’s latest challenge: Too few children

There is an urgent need to recognize the economic benefits of investing in children, because their dramatically scarce numbers threaten the well-being of older Americans and place a strain on the economy.

Population Care