Viral story about grandpa secretly ‘deported’ to Guatemala by ICE, then found ‘dead’ is hoax: feds

Hoaxes about ICE ‘disappearing’ illegals are widespread, as disinformation seeps into the news

The hoaxes exploit public sympathy, divert limited immigration enforcement resources, and fuel misinformation that undermines trust in federal authorities and in some cases, instigates violence against federal agents carrying out deportation orders.

The Legend Of Luis Leon: The Media Embraces Another Anti-Ice Hoax

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ICE Hoaxes Pervade the Mainstream Media

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Media Hoax Exposed: No Secret ICE Deportation in Pennsylvania

A media-driven narrative accusing ICE of secretly deporting a Pennsylvania man to Guatemala has been debunked.

Viral story about grandpa secretly ‘deported’ to Guatemala by ICE, then found ‘dead’ is hoax: feds

A widely-reported story about a Pennsylvania grandfather being secretly snatched by ICE agents and deported to Guatemala is nothing but a "hoax," according to Homeland Security -- as it emerged he may even have died six years ago.