Wow. Just, wow. Have you read the gospels?

. Subpoena: You do NOT need to comply; You CANNOT be punished for refusing
to comply. HIPAA applies in these scenarios.

. Federal/judicial warrants (uncommon): with a valid judicial warrant, ICE
can conduct any search as authorized, including HIPAA protected information.
. Administrative warrants: You do NOT need to comply;
. You CANNOT be punished for refusing to comply. HIPAA applies in these
scenarios.

. You are not required to speak with ICE agents, cooperate with the agents,
help agents find the person they are looking for, or answer agents'
questions, in most cases.
If ICE agents have a warrant/subpoena:

Document details of interaction objectively.
Designate someone to record video footage.
. Cover any EMR or paper documents that are in
"plain view." Log out of computers.

. Without a warrant, anything in plain view can be visually inspected.
*Audible information can be used if overheard with "unassisted" ears.
Officers may not move an object in plain view to expose more of what is
underneath it.

. Observe. Write down the badge # of officer.
Document details of interaction objectively.
Designate someone to record video footage.
. Cover any EMR or paper documents that are in
"plain view." Log out of computers.

. Remove ID badges and swipe cards.
. Calmly direct all patients and families into "private clinical areas" and
out of "public spaces" such as waiting areas. Shut the door and do not allow
agents to enter. Private clinical areas are legally protected spaces.

or, "I do not have the
authority to consent; please wait outside our patient care area while I
contact my supervisor."
Repeat these statements until
further direction from your supervisor.

I’m sending him thoughts and prayers. Maybe he can use them at Walmart to buy groceries.