Resources for Providers to Prepare for ICE Presence at Health Care Facilities

With health care settings vulnerable to immigration enforcement actions, it’s time to get prepared.

Protecting Patients and Communities

Under the Trump Administration, there has been a dramatic increase in immigration enforcement alongside a rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric and sentiment.

Since January 21, 2025, DHS published a statement regarding the “protected areas policy” saying ICE and CBP are no longer guided to avoid enforcement actions in or near hospitals, clinics, schools, places of worship, or other sensitive locations. Health care settings are now vulnerable to immigration enforcement actions.

The following resources are designed with preparation in mind; it is our collective duty as health care providers to do everything we can to protect our community members, regardless of immigration status.

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Top 5 Ways to Prepare for ICE

This at-a-glance document quickly outlines five steps your health care facility can take NOW to uphold patient and provider rights.

How to Read a Warrant

Understanding the different types of warrants and how to identify a valid judicial warrant may help curb unlawful policing.

SCRIPT: What to Say to ICE

What to say if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shows up at your facility.

SCRIPT: What to Say to Patients

A script for health care providers to use when communicating with all patients given the current anti-immigrant climate.

Signs Designating Private Areas

Signs to help restrict access to private areas for those who are providing care and receiving care.
Partner Resources

Thank you to our partners at Just Futures and Mijente for your leadership on immigrant justice advocacy, support, and resources. We appreciate your partnership as we create resources for health care providers.

*Please note the “Doctors for Immigrants” resource was authored prior to the rescission of the “Sensitive Locations” policy.