{"id":1034,"date":"2026-02-18T18:57:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T18:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.socra.org\/blog\/?p=1034"},"modified":"2026-02-18T18:57:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T18:57:22","slug":"board-of-directors-statement-on-immigration-enforcement-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.socra.org\/blog\/board-of-directors-statement-on-immigration-enforcement-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Board of Directors&#8217; Statement on Immigration Enforcement Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>February 18, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) is concerned about the potential impact of immigration enforcement activities occurring in and around hospitals, universities, and research facilities. Such activities may contribute to anxiety among research participants, patients, clinicians, and staff, which can affect the willingness of individuals to\u00a0participate\u00a0in clinical research and access care. SOCRA is committed to supporting the well-being, safety, and dignity of all research participants, which are essential to ethical clinical research and public health. We encourage our members to remain informed and to access available resources for guidance and support.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For those experiencing stress, anxiety, or other mental health impacts related to these events,&nbsp;additional&nbsp;support resources are available at:<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/building-a-life-worth-living\/202312\/5-tips-for-coping-with-distressing-world-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>5 Tips for Coping With Distressing World Events<\/em><\/a><em><\/em>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/helplinefaqs.nami.org\/article\/486-i-m-stressed-about-current-events-how-can-i-practice-self-care-during-uncertain-times\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact office@socra.org with any questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>February 18, 2026 The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) is concerned about the potential impact of immigration enforcement activities occurring in and around hospitals, universities, and research facilities. 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