The Trump administration has reportedly classified over 6,000 living immigrants as deceased, effectively canceling their Social Security numbers to prompt them to leave the United States. According to sources familiar with the situation, this move is part of a broader effort to crack down on immigrants who were allowed to stay in the country temporarily under programs from the Biden administration.
The immigrants' names and Social Security numbers have been added to a database typically used to track deceased individuals. This classification will severely limit their access to financial services, making it difficult to work or receive benefits. The administration hopes this will encourage them to "self-deport" and return to their birth countries.
The targeted individuals include those who entered the U.S. using the Biden administration's CBP One app, which allowed them to remain in the country for two years with work authorization. However, the Department of Homeland Security recently revoked their legal status, expecting them to leave the country.