Immigration policies and law enforcement practices in the U.S. have the power to create
a climate of fear for undocumented individuals, their families, and their communities,
which can impact health outcomes.
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This paper examines how these policies and practices (henceforth referred to as “immigration
enforcement”) affect health.To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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