A whistleblower, Jeremiah Schofield, has reported to Congress that the Social Security Administration (SSA) attempted to assign fake death dates to 2.7 million individuals in the United States. Schofield claims that this initiative was part of a strategy pushed by the Department of Government Efficiency, previously headed by Elon Musk, to encourage immigrants to self-deport. The SSA allegedly marked 6,000 individuals as deceased and was pressured by the Department of Homeland Security to extend this to an additional 2.7 million. Being assigned a death date can result in the immediate loss of access to essential services, including bank accounts and health insurance, and can revoke legal immigration status and voting rights. The SSA has denied these claims, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining accurate records. Schofield's attorney confirmed the allegations, stating that many individuals targeted were likely U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have requested further information from the SSA regarding these serious allegations.