politics
February 26, 2026
Trump Considers Ordering Banks to Collect Citizenship Data
Washington is reportedly considering a move that would force US banks to collect citizenship information from customers
TL;DR
- The White House is reportedly considering an executive order to make banks collect citizenship information from customers.
- This potential order aims to further curb undocumented migration.
- It could apply to both new and existing account holders, alarming financial institutions.
- Currently, federal law does not mandate citizenship verification for opening bank accounts, though some banks do it for risk management.
- This initiative aligns with President Trump's broader immigration crackdown and a bill requiring proof of citizenship for federal voter registration.
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