Officials say the number of legal immigrants from Latin American nations who access public health services and enroll in federally subsidized insurance plans has fallen since President Donald Trump took office.
Advocates say many people fear their information could be used to identify and deport relatives living in the U.S. illegally. Trump based his campaign on promises to stop illegal immigration, but advocates say many legal residents and U.S. citizens are losing their health care as a result.
Daniel Bouton runs the Community Council, a nonprofit in Dallas that helps low-income families get health care coverage.
He says Hispanic immigrants are not only declining to sign up for health care, they're also not seeking treatment when they're sick.