The White House's new site about 'aliens' has nothing to do with UFOs
The White House launched a new website, aliens.gov, which focuses on immigration enforcement rather than extraterrestrial life. The site uses provocative language and imagery reminiscent of 'The X-Files' to discuss undocumented immigrants, referred to as 'aliens.' Critics argue that this terminology is dehumanizing and could incite violence against immigrants.
- ▪The website aliens.gov features a design inspired by 'The X-Files' and discusses immigration enforcement.
- ▪The term 'aliens' has been used in U.S. law since the 1700s, but has been criticized as outdated and derogatory.
- ▪Experts warn that the language used on the site could incite hate crimes and violence against undocumented immigrants.
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Politics The White House's new site about 'aliens' has nothing to do with UFOs June 3, 20265:00 AM ET By Huo Jingnan A screenshot of aliens.gov, a new White House web page focuses on immigration enforcement but the design takes inspiration from the X-Files. The White House/Screenshot by NPR hide caption toggle caption The White House/Screenshot by NPR Stay up to date with our Up First newsletter, for all the news you need to start your day. "THEY WALK AMONG US," declares a new White House web page in large, luminous green letters against a dark starry background.
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