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Trump Administration Labels 6,000 Immigrants as Deceased, Sparks Outrage

4/11/2025

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The Trump administration has controversially labeled over 6,000 living immigrants as deceased, robbing them of Social Security numbers and essential benefits. This tactic, targeting primarily Latino individuals, is seen as a coercive measure to encourage self-deportation. Critics warn that this violation of rights could inflict devastating consequences on vulnerable communities across the U.S.

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The Trump administration has controversially labeled over 6,000 living immigrants as deceased, robbing them of Social Security numbers and essential benefits. This tactic, targeting primarily Latino individuals, is seen as a coercive measure to encourage self-deportation. Critics warn that this violation of rights could inflict devastating consequences on vulnerable communities across the U.S.