Leaks of private data for use in Trump’s anti-immigration campaign raises alarms

english.elpais.com·Patricia Caro
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Investigative Journalism

This article is investigative reporting that documents findings through evidence and sourcing. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It investigates how the Trump administration has expanded government access to personal data through interagency sharing and contracts with private tech firms like Palantir, raising concerns about privacy violations and the use of sensitive information—such as tax and healthcare records—for immigration enforcement. The report highlights legal challenges, legislative actions like the reauthorization of Section 702 of FISA, and growing scrutiny from lawmakers over the erosion of civil liberties.

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