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Original Date Announced
April 29, 2025The Washington Post reports that the law-enforcement arm of the United States Postal Service (USPS) has joined a DHS Task Force focused on finding and deporting undocumented immigrants. Postal inspectors are reportedly sharing surveillance tools like mail covers -- an investigative tool generally used for criminal cases -- tracking data and even IP addresses to help immigration officers locate people. Internal emails suggest the Postal Inspection Service felt pressured to cooperate, hoping to avoid political fallout. Critics, including within USPS, raise concerns about privacy, civil liberties, and the weaponization of federal institutions.
Trump 2.0 [ID # 1720]
2025.04.30 USPS law enforcement assists Trump ‘mass deportation’ effort, sources and records show - The Washington PostEffective Date
April 29, 2025Current Status
NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: ReportedTrump Administration Action: Change in PracticeSubject Matter: Enforcement InteriorAssociated or Derivative Policies
- January 20, 2025 EO 14159 § 6 directs DOJ and DHS to establish Homeland Security Task Forces nationwide
- January 22, 2025 DHS authorizes DOJ personnel to enforce immigration law as immigration officers
- February 10, 2025 Reported: DHS asks Treasury to deputize IRS criminal investigators to assist in immigration enforcement.
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