ICE using Social Security records to aid Trump push to deport illegal immigrants
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The Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration has taken another significant step with the Social Security Administration (SSA) joining the efforts. President Donald Trump has adopted a whole-of-government approach to fulfill his campaign promise of stricter immigration enforcement.
Tom Jones, the executive director of the American Accountability Foundation, highlighted the administration’s use of all available tools to combat illegal immigration. The SSA is now reviewing the status of hundreds of thousands of immigrants who were granted temporary parole under the Biden administration, allowing them to obtain Social Security numbers for employment purposes.
Reports indicate that over 6,300 individuals on the FBI terrorist watch list or with FBI criminal records have been identified among these immigrants. The SSA has begun transferring the names of these individuals to the “Ineligible Master File” from the “Death Master File,” signaling a more stringent approach towards those deemed security risks.
This recent move by the SSA aligns with previous actions taken by the Trump administration, such as deploying military forces to secure the border and initiating data-sharing agreements with agencies like the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in identifying undocumented individuals.
However, not all agencies have fully embraced the administration’s aggressive stance on immigration enforcement. The IRS-ICE partnership led to the resignation of IRS Acting Commissioner Melanie Krause, raising concerns about the potential impact on agency morale and leadership.
Some SSA employees have expressed reservations about the data-sharing agreement and raised concerns about the accuracy of the information being used to identify potential security threats. Despite these challenges, Jones believes that Trump will persist in leveraging government resources to advance his immigration agenda.
Looking ahead, Jones anticipates that agencies like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may also play a role in targeting illegal immigrant workers and their employers. The administration’s commitment to executing an “America First” agenda remains steadfast, even in the face of internal resistance.
In conclusion, the SSA’s involvement in the deportation push underscores the administration’s unwavering commitment to enhancing border security and enforcing immigration laws. As Trump continues to pursue his immigration agenda, the federal workforce may undergo further changes to align with the administration’s priorities.
