DOGE Targets Immigrants Using Taxpayer Data, Legal Experts Warn Privacy Risks

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, is accessing sensitive government databases to identify undocumented immigrants as part of President Trump's deportation agenda. This effort includes using data from agencies like the Department of Housing and Urban Development, which has raised concerns among legal experts about privacy violations. Reports indicate that career IRS officials were pressured to share taxpayer data with immigration agencies, despite their repeated refusals citing legal issues. Critics argue that these actions could erode trust in government and compromise the privacy of all individuals whose information was submitted under the assumption it would remain confidential. The White House has defended the data-sharing initiatives as necessary for public safety. Overall, the initiative highlights the ongoing tensions between government efficiency and individual privacy rights.