Critics say new laws trade prevention for emergency care in Colorado

“State and federal lawmakers have launched an unprecedented effort to stop illegal immigrants from receiving tax-supported health care - everything from birth control to cancer screenings.

New laws have come in response to a widespread opinion that illegal immigrants take advantage of benefits they are not entitled to, benefits funded by U.S. taxpayers and benefits some fear are out of reach to themselves as medical costs soar.”

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