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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Ana Trenas

'I Just Saw an Illegal Puerto Rican Server at a Restaurant. Can I Call ICE?' Viral Post Sparks Backlash

'I just saw an illegal Puerto Rican server at a restaurant. Can I call ICE?’ (Credit: stefamerpik/MAGNIFIC)

A social media post asking, 'I just saw an illegal Puerto Rican server at a restaurant. Can I call ICE?' has triggered widespread criticism online, with many users pointing out that the question itself reflects a misunderstanding of United States citizenship laws.

The viral exchange quickly spread across social media platforms, drawing thousands of reactions from people who argued that the premise of the question was fundamentally flawed. The controversy has reignited discussions about immigration enforcement, citizenship, racial profiling and public understanding of Puerto Rico's status within the United States.

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