Trump Administration Leverages SSA in New Immigration Crackdown

As part of President Trump's ongoing immigration enforcement strategy, the Social Security Administration is now reviewing the parole status of hundreds of thousands of migrants who were granted work authorization during the Biden era, potentially leading to deportations.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is stepping into a key role in President Donald Trump’s robust immigration enforcement efforts, marking another federal entity's involvement in his comprehensive deportation scheme. The SSA is meticulously reviewing the cases of hundreds of thousands of migrants who received temporary parole during the Biden administration—a process that initially enabled them to obtain Social Security numbers and work legally in the U.S. Under Trump, the reevaluation aims to identify individuals who are no longer eligible to remain in the country.

“This represents the Trump administration employing all available tools to intensify its crackdown on illegal immigration,” stated Tom Jones, executive director of the American Accountability Foundation, in an interview with Fox News Digital. This initiative underscores Trump's vow to fortify border security and reverse benefits awarded through Biden-era actions during his 2024 campaign.

Migrants who obtained work permits through the parole program could now find their cases scrutinized, facing potential removal if they fail to comply with the stringent legal criteria established by Trump’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS). While some critics predict legal challenges, especially from immigrant advocacy groups, proponents argue that this move is essential in reversing the excessive leniency that previously granted federal advantages to non-permanent residents.

Trump’s administration conveys a clear message: all federal agencies will be held accountable in enforcing immigration policies and safeguarding taxpayer-funded programs.