A federal judge has issued a temporary order blocking the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., from sharing Medicaid recipients' personal data with immigration enforcement officials, including those from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The ruling prevents deportation authorities from accessing sensitive information of Medicaid enrollees, a practice that had raised concerns about patient privacy and healthcare access. The decision applies nationwide, including in states such as Illinois. The order was issued by a judge appointed during the Obama administration. Healthcare providers have reported that fears of immigration raids are causing patients to avoid picking up medications and seeking medical care.