Sec. 229. Confidentiality of information
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The Secretary may not disclose or use information provided in applications filed under this title (including information provided during administrative or judicial review) for the purpose of immigration enforcement. The Secretary, based solely on information provided in an application for adjustment of status under this title (including information provided during administrative or judicial review), may not refer an applicant to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, or any designee of either such entity. Notwithstanding subsections
(a)and (b), information provided in an application for adjustment of status under this title may be shared with Federal security and law enforcement agencies— for assistance in the consideration of an application for adjustment of status under this title; to identify or prevent fraudulent claims; for national security purposes; or for the investigation or prosecution of any felony not related to immigration status. Any person who knowingly uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this section shall be fined not more than $10,000.