US DHS put out alert on comedian who created parody ICE tip website
21 hours ago
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- #free_speech
- #government_surveillance
- The DHS issued a nationwide 'Bolo' alert for comedian Ben Palmer due to his parody immigration tip site.
- Palmer's viral videos, where people mistakenly reported immigrants through his site, have millions of views.
- The alert, headlined 'online immigration impersonation,' included screenshots but acknowledged no direct threat.
- Palmer called the attention a 'badge of honor' but expressed concern about potential escalation, such as arrest.
- A retired ICE director noted Bolos usually signal serious threats, making this case unusual for a comedian.
- The ACLU suggested this is part of a pattern of DHS targeting critics to discourage free speech.
- Palmer plans to seek First Amendment legal support but won't stop his satirical work despite the alert.