Tennessee Court Halts Reporting of Sick Undocumented Kids to ICE

WHO:

ABC News - Tennessee state health officials, immigration authorities, sick and disabled immigrant children

WHAT:

ABC News - A judge has temporarily ordered Tennessee not to report information about hundreds of sick and disabled immigrant children to immigration authorities.

WHERE:

ABC News - Tennessee

WHEN:

ABC News - The order is temporary and does not specify an end date.

WHY:

ABC News - The decision is aimed at protecting the privacy and health of sick and disabled immigrant children enrolled in a healthcare assistance program.

HOW:

ABC News - The judge's order prevents the state from sharing sensitive health information with immigration authorities.

(UPDATED June 26, 2026 08:13 UTC)

A judge has issued a temporary order preventing Tennessee from reporting information about hundreds of sick and disabled immigrant children to immigration authorities. This decision is designed to protect the privacy and health of these vulnerable children who are enrolled in a healthcare assistance program. The order does not specify an end date, ensuring that sensitive health information remains confidential for the time being.