Holy shitballs. That moment when NZ Immigration just admits to dystopian human rights violations b/c it seems like no big deal to them.1/ https://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/354135/immigration-nz-using-data-system-to-predict-likely-troublemakers

Immigration NZ using data syst...
Immigration NZ using data system to predict likely troublemakers

Overstayers could be on a fast track to deportation if they belong to a demographic group identified as being a burden on the country.

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'It's not racial profiling, we profile based on gender, age, and nationality too!' Hey doofus, those are all prohibited grounds as well. 2/
Risk profiling as a way to target funding is pervasive throughout the state sector, but this is profiling in order to dole out pre-emptive punitive acts. Yes, it is FUUUUUUUCKED up. 3/
I'm gonna contact the Human Rights Commission, the Minister of Immigration's office and the Minister of Justice's office to complain about this today. Will be on the lookout for petitions as well, or will start one myself if I have a moment in between #NERDRAGE and #RACERAGE