Velveth Roman Giron, left, and Pedro Marin Alvarez, with their children, Luis, 12, and Kevin, 5, at their home in Lancaster, Pa. Both boys suffer from autism and other health conditions. (JOSE F. MORENO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)

Last month, the Trump administration ended “medical deferred action,” a program that allows undocumented families to live and work in the U.S. while receiving treatment for serious or life-threatening illnesses or disabilities. The ACLU of Massachusetts and several other organizations are suing to restore the medical deferred action status.