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Banks Asked to Screen Non-Citizens | New Orleans News
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A new executive order is urging banks to scrutinize non-citizen customers, framing immigration status as a financial risk to combat money laundering and terrorism. While the White House claims this enhances security, critics warn it could instill fear, pushing millions of immigrants toward risky financial alternatives. Many rely on ITINs for banking and loans, and the order’s “red flags” — like using foreign passports or sending money abroad — disproportionately target lawful residents, asylum seekers, and tax-paying non-citizens. Though framed as a suggestion, experts debate its real impact, with some seeing it as intimidation tactics. Regulatory changes would require public input and legal hurdles, and banks may resist, arguing they already manage risk without policing immigration.
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