UPDATE: Navigating Immigration Enforcement in the Emergency Department |
On January 20, a previously existing policy that had directed officers of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, to generally avoid conducting enforcement activities at protected areas including hospitals, churches, and schools, was rescinded by the Department of Homeland Security. Therefore, ICE officers are no longer discouraged from conducting enforcement activities in such areas, and the change could potentially lead to increased enforcement activities in hospitals.
A new ACEP resource, Navigating Immigration Enforcement in the Emergency Department, offers a deeper explanation of what this means for emergency departments, and guidance on what to do should ICE officers present themselves in your ED.
January 30, 2025
The first days of the Trump Administration include seismic policy shifts with significant implications for emergency physicians and patients.
With President Trump signing a flurry of executive orders after being sworn in on Jan. 20, ACEP immediately sprang into action. Read a summary of the new executive orders that may impact your practice and patients.
The current policy environment is extraordinarily fluid. While reviewing and assessing the far-reaching impact of every new directive, ACEP is launching a new series of members-only webinars to help you navigate the evolving policy landscape, identify advocacy opportunities, and discuss what is to come. Additional activities and member resources are in development.
Shift Change Part 1: The First 100 Days of the New Congress and Presidential Administration
Register for Our Upcoming Webinar
Shift Change Part 2: The First 100 Days of the 119th Congress and Trump Administration
Join ACEP advocacy staff to cut through the noise, stay current on policy changes and learn what it all means for you and your patients.
2 PM CT, Feb. 13, 2025
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ACEP is proud to be your voice in Washington amid the current uncertainty. We make sure that Congress, the Administration, and others hear directly from experts like you.
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Send a Message to your Senators and Representatives. A new Congress means opportunities to educate new and returning legislators about emergency physicians’ priorities. Send your message to Congress
Invite a Legislator to Your ED. Nothing is more impactful than visiting an ED in person. You can bring a legislator to work and we will guide you every step of the way. Contact ACEP to Get Started
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Get involved. Join your colleagues in Washington, DC, April 27-29 at ACEP’s 2025 Leadership and Advocacy Conference