ICE Uses Social Security Data to Assist Deportation Efforts

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is accessing Social Security Administration (SSA) records as part of its ongoing efforts to locate and deport undocumented immigrants. This new development places the SSA alongside other federal agencies, including the U.S. military and the IRS, in assisting the Trump administration's immigration enforcement agenda.

Sources within ICE confirm that SSA data is being used to verify employment history and identify individuals who may be working in the United States without proper authorization. This information can then be used to initiate deportation proceedings.

Civil liberties groups have expressed concern over the increasing use of government databases for immigration enforcement. They argue that such practices violate individuals' privacy rights and could discourage undocumented immigrants from seeking essential social services.

"Using the Social Security Administration in this way blurs the lines between providing assistance and conducting law enforcement," said a representative from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). "It creates a climate of fear and distrust within immigrant communities."

The SSA has not yet released an official statement regarding its collaboration with ICE. The extent of the data sharing agreement and the specific types of information being accessed remain unclear.