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Trump officials ‘conspiring to illegally intimidate’ non-citizens via new VA report, lawmakers say
- Lawmakers press VA and DHS for answers after Guardian reveals plans to share data on non-citizens with immigration authorities.
- More than 20 members of Congress, led by Rep. Delia Ramirez, demand a briefing and documents by December 24.
- Officials say the planned data collection could widen enforcement actions against non-citizens and impact staffing at VA facilities.
- The VA argues data checks are required by federal law to vet employees and affiliates.
- The report on non-U.S. citizens at VA is due later this month with broader data use to be reviewed by lawmakers.
- Lawmakers warn the database could sweep beyond VA walls and affect veterans and staff nationwide.
- Veterans' advocates say the policy could worsen healthcare access by reducing immigrant staff who support veterans.
- VA press secretary states the department will comply with background checks but says care delivery remains unaffected.
- The Guardian report notes Virginia and Florida-based staff concerns about the chilling effect on staff and veterans.
- The directive requires data by December 26, with a full report due December 30.
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