March 14, 2025

Webinar on Immigration Law Enforcement, Clinic Rights, and Patient Rights

April 9 from noon-1 p.m. CME available.

Join us on Wednesday, April 9, for a lunchtime webinar about how Community Health Plan of Washington and the Washington State Health Care Authority have responded to the federal administration's executive orders regarding immigration.

On Jan. 20, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security rescinded a 2021 memorandum instructing immigration and border patrol officers to refrain from taking enforcement actions at or near protected areas, including medical and mental health facilities. That same day, the administration issued an order that targets "sanctuary" jurisdictions and vows to prioritize identifying and detaining undocumented immigrants.

During the first Trump administration, Community Health Plan of Washington, Community Health Network of Washington, and the Washington Association for Community Health, under the purview of the Health Care Authority, developed the Immigration and Refugee Alliance, which serves as a key resource for informing community-based organizations and patients of their rights when interacting with immigration law enforcement. Community Health Plan of Washington continues to support patients with information and resources, helping patients receive needed care safely.

Join us for discussion and learning about what your rights are in the workplace and how you can support your patients. Stay tuned as we add sessions to a series about immigration law enforcement and health care. This activity is approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. For additional resources and guidance regarding how to prepare for immigration enforcement in practice settings, visit our new Immigrant Welfare webpage.

Register online.