Amid an escalating federal crackdown on undocumented immigrants, a majority of Californians support extending Medicaid benefits to immigrants without legal status, according to two recent polls.
This broad public backing in the state contrasts sharply with the increasingly dehumanizing rhetoric emanating from Washington. Advocates hope the findings will shape how California navigates its budget shortfall and looming federal cuts to Medicaid. The state has gradually expanded coverage to undocumented residents since 2016, with notable health improvements among those populations.
