'This type of assault on press freedom and democracy is something we’d expect in dictatorships — not the United States of America,' said Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro.
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security's inspector general is investigating whether immigration officials violated policies when they created ato be stopped at the southern border for questioning — as Democratic members of Congress demanded answers.
Included in the list were at least one attorney, 10 journalists — including one who did freelance work for BuzzFeed News — and 47 people designated"organizers" or"instigators." Passport photos and notes about the individuals, such as whether they'd been arrested or interviewed, were also kept. "This immigrant activist hit list is an alarming and intimidating tactic by CBP," Florida Rep. Darren Soto, a member of the Hispanic Caucus, told BuzzFeed News."It is McCarthyism at its best."
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