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ICE accidentally released the identities of 6,252 immigrants who sought protection in the U.S.

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Paper Clips – Los Angeles Times

November 30, 2022

Breaking NewsImmigration and Customs Enforcement accidentally posted the names, birthdates, nationalities and locations of more than 6,000 immigrants who claimed to be fleeing torture and persecution to its website on Monday.The unprecedented data dump could expose the immigrants — all of whom are currently in ICE custody — to retaliation from the very individuals, gangs and governments they fled, attorneys for people who have sought protection in the U.S.said.The personal information of people seeking asylum and other protections is supposed to be kept confidential; a federal regulation generally forbids its disclosure without sign-off by top officials in the Department of Homeland Security.The agency is investigating the incident and will notify the affected immigrants about the disclosure of their information.

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