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Congressman Wants to Ban Illegal Aliens From Banking System Amid Possible Trump EO

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Citing concerns that access to financial services incentivizes illegal immigration and could aid terrorism, Rep. Keith Self, R‑Texas, introduced legislation Thursday that would bar illegal aliens from the U.S. banking system by requiring banks to collect customers’ citizenship or immigration status.

“Access to America’s financial system is reserved for those who respect our laws—not for illegal aliens who break them,” Self told The Daily Signal. “Those who enter illegally should not be rewarded with taxpayer‑backed banking services. This legislation draws a hard line: If you are here illegally, you will not have access to our financial system.”

The bill would prohibit covered financial institutions from opening or maintaining accounts for individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States. It would require customers to present documentation demonstrating U.S. citizenship or lawful........

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