A U.S.-born doctor, Lisa Anderson, received an email from federal immigration authorities instructing her to leave the country immediately, despite being a U.S. citizen. The Department of Homeland Security has been sending notices to individuals without lawful status to self-deport. However, Anderson’s status as a citizen was not taken into account, raising concerns about unintended recipients of these notifications. A senior DHS official clarified that being in the United States is a privilege for non-citizens, not a right, and that they are enforcing the law in the country’s best interest. Anderson, like a Boston immigration attorney who received a similar email, is seeking legal advice, as she feels there may be others like her who were mistakenly targeted. Anderson expressed concern about the potential impact on individuals who may have received similar notices but dismissed them as spam. She is taking precautions by carrying her U.S. passport at all times and is urging others in similar situations to seek legal guidance. The incident underscores the need for careful monitoring and individualized responses by immigration authorities to ensure that U.S. citizens are not improperly targeted in enforcement actions.
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