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Politics
Sana Khan

Racist Rhetoric Intensifies 5 Years After Texas Walmart Massacre, Warn Experts

As Donald Trump's aggressive rhetoric toward immigrants intensifies, U.S. Latinos grow increasingly worried about the possibility of mass deportations regardless of legal status. (Credit: AFP)

It has been five years since 23 people died in a racist massacre at a Texas Walmart. Now, leaders of anti-hate groups believe racially-motivated speech has further permeated the society and is becoming more common.

Before the massacre in El Chapo, Texas, the gunman had posted an online rant saying he was responding to a "Hispanic invasion of Texas," as immigrants were taking the place of white people. The man was sentenced to 90 consecutive life terms, last year, after he pleaded guilty to federal charges.

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