A U.S. born physician reported receiving an email from the Department of Homeland Security instructing her to leave the country. Lisa Anderson, a doctor based in Connecticut, revealed that she received the alarming message from DHS on Friday, as first reported by NBC Connecticut, per CBS News.

“It is time for you to leave the United States,” the email said. Anderson, a Pennsylvania native, stated that she has “no idea” how she got on the department’s radar. “The language seemed pretty threatening to whomever it might actually apply to,” Anderson told NBC Connecticut.

The emails have been sent to non-U.S. citizens who entered the country through the CBP One mobile app. This action is part of President Donald Trump’s broader mass deportation initiative. This has also affected individuals who entered the country legally. Anderson isn’t the only American to receive this email. Nicole Micheroni, an immigration attorney from Massachusetts, reported receiving the same message on Friday.

Department of Homeland Security’s Response

“Do not attempt to remain in the United States — the federal government will find you,” warns the email, which Micheroni posted to Bluesky. The email stated that Micheroni had just seven days to exit the U.S. A senior official from DHS informed HuffPost on Monday that Micheroni might have been reached out to in error, as a non-U.S. citizen may have used her email address as their own.

“CBP used the known email addresses of the alien to send notifications. If a non-personal email — such as an American citizen contact — was provided by the alien, notices may have been sent to unintended recipients. CBP is monitoring communications and will address any issues on a case-by-case basis,” the official said.

#Clique, what are your thoughts?