Michelle Hackman

@MHackman

Covering immigration and DHS for the @WSJ. forgetful tweeter. Please Get in touch directly: michelle.hackman@wsj.com or MHackman.59 on signal

Washington, DC wsj.com/news/author/80… Joined August 2008

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Michelle Hackman @MHackman Feb 11, 2025

Hello! 👋🏼 I'm a reporter for the @WSJ covering immigration. If you work in/with the government and have something to share with a reporter, you can reach me securely on signal at mhackman.59

I take the safety of sources extremely seriously. No one needs to know we talked

Michelle Hackman @MHackman Oct 22

The Justice Department is examining allegations that Corey Lewandowski profited off his top position at the Department of Homeland Security. The inquiry is based on a referral from the DHS inspector general, which shared its findings in recent days. W/@sgurman and @jdawsey1

Michelle Hackman @MHackman Sep 1

That's right, all the typos in my emails are actually intentional

The Wall Street Journal Verified account @WSJ Aug 25

Writers are adding typos and quirks to prove they’re human, not AI.
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Michelle Hackman @MHackman Aug 4

A must read by colleagues @HannaCritch and @shaneshifflett

Hannah Critchfield @HannaCritch Aug 4

ICE is watching social media 24/7—in search of activity that could "disrupt" enforcement or threaten agents.

Contractors provide daily reports, at times detailing Americans' names, locations, history & more.

DHS has investigated 100s.

w/ @shaneshifflett
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Michelle Hackman @MHackman Jul 31

Hello hello! I am an immigration reporter for the @wsj. I mostly forget to tweet, but I am always looking for tips and story ideas! If you work in/with the Trump administration and have a good story to share, please send me a DM or be in touch on signal at Mhackman.59

Michelle Hackman @MHackman Jul 30

NEW from me: The Trump administration is weighing attaching a $100,000 fee to optional practical training, the program that allows international students to work on their student visas for a time after graduation. Gift link: wsj.com/politics/polic…
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