Washington. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a federal alert after an American comedian created a fake hotline to report undocumented immigrants as part of a political satire targeting U.S. immigration policies.
The project partially imitated official reporting platforms used for immigration complaints and went viral on social media after recordings surfaced of individuals making reports against immigrants. (elpais.com)
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The American Civil Liberties Union criticized the federal response and argued that the measure could be interpreted as an attempt to intimidate criticism related to immigration enforcement.
The case has sparked national debate over freedom of expression, misinformation, and the social climate surrounding current immigration policies.
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