<2> The Unseen Impact of Trump’s Anti-Immigration Crusade on Federal Agencies
<3> A Behind-the-Scenes Look at How Government Agencies Were Co-opted
In a recent investigation, WIRED spoke with workers across seven government agencies—from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)—about how their work has been contorted to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other immigration efforts. The results are disturbing, revealing a pervasive culture of fear and intimidation that has compromised the integrity of these agencies.
<3> The IRS: Where Tax Collection Meets Immigration Enforcement
The IRS, responsible for collecting taxes and enforcing tax laws, has been quietly working with ICE to target immigrants who owe back taxes. According to sources, the IRS has been sharing taxpayer information with ICE, which has used this data to identify and deport immigrants who are in the country illegally. This collaboration has raised concerns about the potential for immigrants to be unfairly targeted and deported.
<3> The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Where Affordable Housing Meets Immigration Enforcement
HUD, responsible for providing affordable housing to low-income families, has been working with ICE to evict immigrants who are in the country illegally. According to sources