Trump’s justice department demands New York migrant shelter share names of residents

Subpoena issued to Manhattan hotel asks for a list of full names of aliens currently residing' at the site

Federal prosecutors have sent a criminal subpoena to a Manhattan hotel housing undocumented immigrants through a New York City program providing shelter to asylum seekers, according to a copy of the filing obtained by the Guardian.

The subpoena issued on Wednesday asks the hotel to provide a list of full names of aliens currently residing" at the site as well as any corresponding identifying information", including dates of birth, nationality and identification numbers. The subpoena also asks the hotel to give evidence about an alleged violation" of federal immigration law.