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Immigration Detention Center Contractor Sues Over California Health Inspections

KFF Health News

” California’s bill grants local public health officers, who routinely inspect county jails and state prisons, the ability to inspect private detention facilities, including all six federal immigration centers in California. Immigrant advocates say the federal government has done a poor job ensuring health and safety.

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What’s coming for 2025? NC Health News reporters look ahead into health policy for the new year.

NC Health News

Well be closely following the incoming administrations movements on Medicaid and related health policies in the weeks and months ahead. The National Conference of State Legislatures also predicted addressing the health care workforce shortage as another top issue for state legislatures next year.