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A Connecticut doctor says she got an email from federal immigration authorities telling her to leave the country immediately. Lisa Anderson, 58, was born in Pennsylvania and is a U.S.
citizen, but nevertheless received an email from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) saying, “It is time for you to leave the United States.” “The language seemed pretty threatening to whomever it might actually apply to,” she said to NBC Connecticut. At first she thought it was just spam, but she learned it was authentic after having it vetted.
“I really have no idea how my email ended up on that list unless someone else was using that as a false email,” Anderson said. Now, she carries her passport with her at all times and is seeking the advice of an immigration attorney. “I don’t have anything to do with immigration and I never thought that I would have needed the services of an immigration attorney either, and that’s where I find myself,” she said to the news outlet .
The email comes a few days after a similar one was sent to a Boston immigration attorney — also a U.S. citizen.
A senior DHS official told NBC News that the department has been sending emails to people who do not have lawful status in the U.S. “If a non-personal email — such as an American citizen contact — was provided by the alien, notices may have been sent to unintended recipients,” the official said.
“CBP is monitoring communications and will address any issues on a case-by-case basis.” “To be clear: If you are an alien, being in the United States is a privilege — not a right,” the officials added. “We are acting in the best interest of the country and enforcing the law accordingly.
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