A controversial report has alleged that a proposed plan in the US could falsely classify around 2.7 million living people as deceased, sparking political debate and concern over data use and immigration policy.
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According to the report cited in US Senate committee submissions, the alleged proposal was linked to efforts to remove migrants by altering federal records to mark certain individuals as dead. The claim has not been independently verified and remains the subject of political dispute.
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A former Social Security executive said the plan, which was not carried out, would have used a death database to pressure immigrants to leave the country.https://t.co/cNWtWaicCs
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The report states that the initiative was allegedly developed under the Department of Government Efficiency, a body reportedly associated with technology entrepreneur Elon Musk in an advisory or leadership capacity, though the exact role and scope remain unclear.
If implemented, the alleged system would reportedly affect millions of individuals by changing their official status in government databases, potentially impacting access to social services and legal protections. However, no official documentation confirming such a program has been released publicly.
The US Social Security Administration has strongly rejected the claims, calling them inaccurate and misleading. Officials said there is no policy or system in place that would intentionally classify living citizens or residents as deceased for enforcement purposes.
The Department of Homeland Security also responded, stating that information sharing and data verification processes are conducted strictly under national security and legal frameworks, and denying any improper use of records in the manner described in the report.
The controversy has added to ongoing political tensions in Washington over immigration enforcement, data privacy, and the use of advanced digital systems in federal governance.
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Critics have raised concerns about the potential misuse of administrative databases, while supporters of stronger immigration controls argue that enhanced data systems are necessary for security and regulatory compliance.
The allegations remain under discussion in political circles, with further scrutiny expected from lawmakers and oversight bodies in the coming weeks.