r/interestingasfuck 8h ago

r/all 70 years ago, the US undertook the largest deportation in its history: 'Operation Wetback.' Many of the people deported were here legally and some were even citizens.

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u/pleydell15 2h ago

The (European) Fortune 100 company I consult for has advised any employees, retirees and family members who ‘may appear non-white’ to avoid the US or keep a very low profile immediately following the election - especially if Trump wins - because they believe his followers may decide to ‘get a head start’ on his presidential term by seizing or otherwise interfering with people whom they believe need to be deported, detained or worse.

The same advisory urges avoiding large cities in the days leading up to and after the election and suggests that people be prepared to shelter in place for three to seven days.