Increased activity from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, has made many people without legal status in Indiana fearful of daily life. Public health experts say a growing number of people are skipping visits to the doctor — even emergency care — because of their fears of deportation. The fear of getting picked up by ICE has become ever-present for people living in Indianapolis without legal status. People without legal status are not eligible for health insurance, either through Medicaid or private insurers, except in some emergency instances. Many immigrants, especially those without legal status, have long preferred these clinics and community health centers, which often don't ask about immigration status and treat people regardless of their ability to pay.