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Trump Administration Declares 6,000 Legal Immigrants 'Dead' to Force Self-Deportation

A newly formalized policy by DHS and SSA targets legal immigrants by cutting off access to financial services and benefits, sparking widespread criticism and protests.

Demonstrators gather outside of the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe before walking through the streets of downtown during the "Mega Marcha", calling for immigration reform, in Dallas, Texas, U.S. March 30, 2025. REUTERS/Jeremy Lock/File Photo
A sign outside the U.S. Social Security Administration advertises its online services in downtown Welch, W.Va., Thursday, March 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Leah Willingham)
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Demonstrators gather outside of the Edward A. Garmatz United States District Courthouse in Baltimore, on Friday, March 14, 2025, before a hearing regarding the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security data. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Overview

  • The Trump administration has officially implemented a policy marking 6,000 legal immigrants as deceased in the Social Security Administration’s Death Master File.
  • This action blocks affected individuals from accessing essential services, including employment, banking, and government benefits, effectively forcing them into financial and personal crises.
  • The policy was formalized through a memorandum signed by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and acting SSA Commissioner Leland Dudek on April 10, 2025.
  • Critics, including Social Security advocates, have condemned the move as an abuse of power that could lead to severe hardship and even fatalities.
  • The measure aligns with broader efforts by the administration to restrict noncitizens' rights, including proposed changes to birthright citizenship and mass deportation initiatives.