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The undercurrents of this conflict can be traced back to an executive order issued by Abbott in August. This order mandates hospitals to record the number of immigrants treated using Medicaid. While the order itself does not explicitly state how this information will be used, it has left many in the community apprehensive. Given Abbott's history of enabling harsh immigration policies, including allowing the Trump administration to set up migrant camps in Texas, skepticism regarding the implications of this data is warranted.