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Immigration authorities are pressuring landlords to share tenant information, including leases and IDs. The requests are a sign that the Trump administration is targeting landlords to assist in its drive for mass deportations. An Atlanta-area real estate attorney recently shared one of his clients’ subpoenas with The Associated Press. These subpoenas are not signed by judges and raise legal concerns about compliance and potential violations of the Fair Housing Act. Critics argue landlords might feel forced to comply, risking tenant privacy. Some legal experts advise ignoring such requests unless court-ordered. Federal officials, however, defend the subpoenas and warning of penalties for noncompliance.