"Federal officials were alerted to the travelers using TSA passenger data - part of a broader data-sharing system within DHS that security experts say has long been used for counterterrorism purposes."
"Padilla suggested the use of that information for immigration enforcement may mark a shift, raising concerns about the fundamental distrust that many have of this administration."
"Padilla said, 'Under what policy did this happen? Is this a new policy, a new directive?' highlighting the need for transparency in data usage."
Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are questioning the Department of Homeland Security about the use of TSA passenger data in a recent immigration arrest at San Francisco International Airport. They seek clarity on the authority behind this data sharing, which has traditionally focused on counterterrorism. Experts express concern that this shift towards immigration enforcement could divert resources from TSA's primary mission. Padilla emphasizes the distrust surrounding the administration's data practices and the implications for voter information and immigration policy amid a government shutdown.
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