Trump officials ‘conspiring to illegally intimidate’ non-citizens via new VA report, lawmakers say
The Guardian • 12/12/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
More than 20 members of Congress are demanding answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding a report that compiles data on non-US citizens affiliated with the agency, which will be shared with immigration authorities, as revealed by The Guardian. Lawmakers, including Illinois congresswoman Delia Ramirez, express concerns that this action may constitute illegal intimidation of non-citizens.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
33 days
24
Velocity (0-40)
6 sources
8
Tier (0-10)
The Guardian
9
Breadth (0-15)
6 unique
Total Score76/100
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AnalysisRisk 10
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 6 independent sources
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