US-Born Attorney Targeted with Self-Deportation Email: Fears of Growing Authoritarianism
A Massachusetts immigration attorney received an erroneous Department of Homeland Security email ordering her immediate departure from the U.S., highlighting a potential issue with the agency’s communication regarding parole terminations. The email, similar to others sent via the CBP One app, incorrectly targeted U.S. citizens, raising concerns about individuals being wrongly instructed to self-deport. DHS suggests the error stemmed from non-citizens using incorrect email addresses. Micheroni urges anyone receiving such notices to seek legal counsel immediately, emphasizing the crucial distinction between parole revocation and deportation orders.
John Q. Hosedrinker