The Department of Homeland Security posted an image on X with the famous scene of the movie "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" in which the title character, an alien, makes his young human friend Elliot's bicycle fly through the sky, as their silhouettes are showcased with the moon as backdrop, in what has become one of the most iconic movie images in history.
The DHS image, however, has a completely different intention altogether. The image itself is edited so that a text on top of the moon reads: "Even E.T. knew when it was time to go home". The bottom part of the moon reveals the full meaning behind the post as it reads: "Take control of your departure using the CBP Home App," referencing the agency's app meant to provide immigrants a channel to self-deport.
