Fri Apr 18 07:20:00 UTC 2025: ## US Citizen Doctor, Attorney Receive Erroneous Deportation Emails from DHS
**Hartford, CT –** Two US citizens, a doctor and an attorney, have received emails from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ordering them to leave the country, prompting concerns about potential errors in the agency’s deportation process.
Dr. Lisa Anderson, a physician from Cromwell, Connecticut, and Boston immigration attorney Nicole Micheroni both received emails demanding their immediate departure from the United States. Both women are US citizens, born in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts respectively. Dr. Anderson received the email this week, while Ms. Micheroni received hers several days prior, giving her a seven-day deadline to leave. Neither woman has received follow-up contact from DHS.
A senior DHS official stated that the notices were intended for individuals lacking legal status. They attributed the errors to the use of non-personal email addresses provided by those facing deportation, inadvertently resulting in the emails being sent to unintended recipients. The CBP is reportedly monitoring the situation and addressing issues on a case-by-case basis. The official emphasized that being in the US is a privilege, not a right, for non-citizens.
Dr. Anderson, carrying her passport at all times since receiving the email, expressed concern that other US citizens may have dismissed similar emails as spam, unaware of the potential issue. Both women are seeking legal counsel. The incident raises questions about the accuracy and oversight of DHS’s communication systems in relation to deportation proceedings.
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