Republicans claim Democrats are demanding free healthcare for undocumented immigrants to block a government shutdown. However, the article states Democrats are pushing to extend Obamacare subsidies and reverse cuts to Medicaid, which do not cover undocumented immigrants. While Democrats aim to restore healthcare access for some "lawfully present" immigrants by repealing Republican-led restrictions, they have explicitly ruled out extending this to undocumented individuals, citing existing federal law.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.