The FBI has launched an investigation into offensive text messages targeting Latino and LGBTQ communities. According to officials, these messages include threats of deportation or orders to report to "re-education camps," spreading fear and distress among recipients.
These texts follow a series of racist messages sent to African Americans in recent weeks, which were equally hateful and alarming. Messages to the Black community included references to reporting to plantations, highlighting a disturbing pattern of targeting vulnerable groups.
The FBI is taking the matter seriously. Although there is no current evidence of violent threats linked to these messages, authorities are working with state and local officials to trace the source. The investigation involves advanced technological resources to uncover those responsible for these acts of hate.
Victims of these messages have expressed deep anxiety and unease. One recipient shared, “I feel overwhelmed with fear, especially for my children, as I now have to explain to them the harsh realities of the world they live in.”
Hate speech of this nature targets communities that are already marginalized, compounding the emotional toll. The FBI is urging anyone receiving such messages to report them immediately. As investigations continue, the agency is committed to holding those responsible accountable.
Stay tuned for updates on this investigation, and remember to report any suspicious messages to the proper authorities.