A Staggering Disaster For 20 Million in America

There's a shadow healthcare crisis looming for 20 million, and you probably haven't heard about it. That's because it largely affects a group of people who have been swept up in the politics of immigration and border policy -- even though the vast majority of them are naturalized citizens, documented permanent residents, or Americans born in this country. Adriana Cadena, Director of the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign, and Leo Cuello, a research professor at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy, explain why this is happening, why it's so important, and what can be done about it.

00:00 Introduction to the Looming Healthcare Crisis

01:05 Understanding the Scale of the Problem

04:32 The Human Impact of Losing Healthcare Coverage

06:09 Exploring the Reasons Behind the Crisis

11:19 The Role of Immigration Status in Healthcare Access

13:07 The Politics of Healthcare and Immigration

22:55 Potential Solutions to the Healthcare Crisis

27:48 The Future of Healthcare for Immigrant Families

31:58 Closing Thoughts on the Importance of Policy Experts