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Samantha Artiga

Washington, Washington, D.C.
As seen in: Kaiser Family Foundation, EIN News, Genetic Literacy Project, New York Amsterdam News, Tradeoffs (Podcast)
VP and Director Racial Equity and Health Policy Program @KFF
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KFF Health Tracking Poll: The Public’s View of Immigration Enforcement Activities in Health Care Settings

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By Shannon Schumacher, Drishti Pillai, Samantha Artiga
| Kaiser Family Foundation Verified
Section: Findings Soon after taking office, President Trump reversed longstanding policy that had protected against immigration enforcement in “sensitive locations” including health care facilities, schools, and places of worship. Following this recission, as well as an overall increase in enforcement activity, there have been reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents showing up at hospitals and other health care facilities.
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Deaths and Health Care Issues in ICE Detention Centers Under the Second Trump Administration

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By Akash Pillai, Drishti Pillai, Samantha Artiga
| Kaiser Family Foundation Verified
As of March 18, 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported that 46 people died while in their custody or detention facilities since the start of the second Trump administration in January 2025. The number of deaths of people in detention during 2025 exceeded the highest seen in over two decades, and deaths in 2026 are on track to meet or exceed that number.
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Racial Disparities in Life Expectancy

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By Nambi J. Ndugga, Latoya Hill, Samantha Artiga
| Kaiser Family Foundation Verified
Following the record declines in life expectancy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, life expectancy in the U.S. has rebounded but remains lower than that of comparable countries. , homicide, and substance use disorders contribute to the U.S.’ lower life expectancy. While life expectancy is improving in the U.S., with 2024 estimates showing a return to pre-pandemic rates, racial and ethnic disparities persist.
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