The Trump administration‘s strategy to dehumanize immigrants has taken a concerning turn, now targeting their official records. According to The New York Times, lawfully obtained Social Security numbers of immigrants are being revoked by listing them as deceased. This bureaucratic move aims to restrict immigrants’ access to essential financial and government services. Such steps display a blatant attempt to erase immigrants from American society and exacerbate economic exclusion.
Adding over 6,300 names to the "death master file," the administration labels these individuals as criminals or suspected terrorists, often without concrete evidence. This tactic raises questions about the government’s ability to differentiate between innocent immigrants and those with criminal backgrounds. Ironically, immigrants contribute significantly to societal infrastructure and programs like Social Security, yet they are barred from benefits. Critics argue that this move doesn’t just marginalise immigrants but exacerbates existing workforce shortages and economic challenges in the US.
- Revocation of immigrants’ Social Security numbers impedes access to fundamental services.
- Over 6,300 individuals have been added to the "death master file."
- Immigrants contribute to societal funding but remain barred from crucial benefits.
Source: The New York Times
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