The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to gather sensitive data from state-run databases, uncovering potential new resources to strengthen immigration enforcement. This strategy marks a deviation from traditional practices, leading to significant legal questions. Experts warn that the personal information of millions of Americans, such as data gathered through SNAP, could be misused in immigration processes. The administration's approach includes mandates for states to disclose personal information and recent executive orders aimed at reducing data silos, raising alarm about the implications for privacy rights and government accountability.
"Every week we're seeing new examples of this administration demanding or sharing sensitive government data for unprecedented uses," said Nicole Schneidman, who heads the technology and data governance team at Protect Democracy.
"The data that they have entrusted to state governments right now is truly a target," Schneidman warned, highlighting the potential risks of government overreach.
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