In a controversial move, the Trump administration has reclassified over 6,000 living immigrants as dead, canceling their Social Security numbers and essentially preventing them from working or receiving benefits. This tactic aims to prompt these individuals to “self-deport” and leave the United States. The affected immigrants will face difficulties in accessing basic services like banking due to their lack of a valid Social Security number. This action is part of a broader crackdown on immigrants who entered the country under programs initiated by former President Joe Biden.
The administration’s decision to move the immigrants’ names and Social Security numbers to a database used to track deceased individuals has raised concerns about privacy and legality. Despite the potential implications of this move, the Social Security Administration has not yet issued a public statement on the matter. Additionally, a recent agreement between the IRS and Immigration and Customs Enforcement to share immigrants’ tax data for deportation purposes has sparked controversy and led to the resignation of the acting IRS commissioner. The situation remains fluid, with advocacy groups considering legal action against the administration’s actions.
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