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Trump using public visual threats as immigration deterrents

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President Donald Trump and his allies have unleashed a barrage of public service announcement-type posts on social media that threaten to “hunt” down those who refuse to self-deport.

Critics have said the videos and announcements dehumanize immigrants and are creating fear in minority communities nationwide.

The extent to which the ads have prompted immigrants to leave the U.S. remains unclear.

Immigration law partner: Messages have “created substantial anxiety among undocumented individuals” Border Patrol chief: “There’s zero intent to create public fear,” he said in mid-March .

White House border czar Tom Homan said the administration is “working on” doing more to reach Spanish speakers.