President Donald Trump's administration has released to deportation officials the personal data for millions of Medicaid enrollees, including their immigration status.

A newly obtained government memo reveals that immigration officials received access to Medicaid data to assist in deportation efforts. California was among the states affected. Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized the move,

The Trump administration is providing immigration authorities with Medicaid enrollment data, including the legal status of recipients. “We are not only protecting taxpayer dollars — we are restoring credibility to one of America’s most vital programs,