Homeland Security Issues Wrongful Deportation Notices to U.S. Citizens, Including Immigration Attorneys
Recent reports indicate that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has mistakenly issued deportation notices to multiple U.S. citizens, including immigration lawyers who were erroneously told to self-deport. Among the affected individuals is a Massachusetts immigration attorney who received an email instructing her to leave the country, despite her U.S. citizenship. This troubling trend raises concerns about the legality and implications of such communications, particularly under the Trump administration. Advocates are alarmed as at least two immigration lawyers in Massachusetts have confirmed receiving similar notices, which some claim could be part of a broader crackdown on immigrants and those supporting them. The DHS has acknowledged these mistakes, yet the situation has prompted outcry among civil rights groups and legal professionals, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in the immigration enforcement process.
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