DHS sent an email to a citizen telling her she has 7 days to leave the country.
April 17, 2025
Recently, several cases have been reported in which the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has sent communications to citizens and legal residents, urging them to leave the country or face potential legal action.
Among the various cases, one that has drawn particular attention is that of Nicole Micheroni, an immigration attorney born in the U.S., who received an email from DHS dated April 11, informing her that she must leave the country within seven days. The message, titled "Notice of Parole Termination," stated that her parole had been revoked. Although DHS later suggested that the email may have been sent in error due to her email address being associated with clients, the situation reveals a concerning practice.
This incident indicates that DHS may be sending intimidating mass emails intended to pressure recipients to leave the country.
According to the website Nbcboston, “In a statement, a senior official from the Department of Homeland Security told NBC10 Boston that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is issuing parole termination notices to individuals who do not have legal status to remain in the country, and that 'CBP used the known email addresses of the foreign nationals to send the notifications. If a non-personal email was provided—such as one belonging to a U.S. citizen—it’s possible that the notifications were sent to unintended recipients. CBP is monitoring the communications and will address any issues on a case-by-case basis.’”
These actions reflect an escalation in immigration policies under the Trump administration, affecting not only immigrants but also U.S. citizens and legal residents.
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