Banks and Borders_ The Citizenship Proposal Explained

The Trump administration is currently weighing a significant new proposal that could change how banks operate in the U.S. The idea is to require banks to collect proof of citizenship from all customers, both new and existing. This proposed executive order aims to restrict undocumented immigrants from accessing financial services, aligning with a broader strategy to ramp up immigration enforcement.Now, let’s unpack this a little. If this order goes through, banks would have to ask existing customers for documentation like passports or birth certificates to verify their citizenship status. This means not just new account holders, but everyone who has an account would need to provide these documents, potentially creating a logistical nightmare for many banks.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.