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Dr. Tony Pastor, a respected physician, created a video that quickly went viral, where he explained that patients at his children's hospital are not required to disclose their citizenship status on health forms. His intention was clear: to reassure families that seeking medical help should not come with the fear of potential deportation.
In response to Dr. Pastor's video, Abbott has escalated tensions by threatening to cut funding to the children's hospital. This reaction not only seems disproportionate but also fundamentally undermines the principle of healthcare as a universal right. Abbott's move has raised alarms among advocates who see it as an act of intimidation aimed at discouraging healthcare access for immigrant families.