Society & Economicsarticle2026-10-05

Emergency Department Visits After Heightened Immigration Enforcement in Los Angeles County

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Abstract

This cross-sectional study examines whether an increase in immigration enforcement activity in Los Angeles County during June 2025 was associated with changes in emergency department and inpatient utilization by patient country of birth.

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View paper (DOI)Open access versionOpenAlexJAMA Network OpenPublished 2026-10-05

Authors: Sarah Axeen, Cameron M. Kaplan, Annie E. Ro, Anna Clare Gorman, Daniel Cordova, Manuel Pastor, Todd W. Schneberk

Institutions: University of Southern California, University of California, Irvine, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services