Monday, October 18, 2021

Facebook users allowed to share advice, tips on crossing border illegally

Facebook has acknowledged it allows people to share information on how to immigrate illegally or be smuggled into the U.S., saying it crafted the policy to give them a shot at asylum and prevent them from relying on human traffickers.

"The company is a direct facilitator, and thus exacerbates, the catastrophe occurring at Arizona's southern border." TOP STORIES 'No reason at all': Dr. Fauci OKs holiday festivities for vaccinated Americans Facebook users allowed to share advice, tips on crossing border illegally 'Disgusted': Biden's support from police has disintegrated in just under nine months He sent a letter this summer raising concerns with Facebook about its use by smugglers during the Biden border surge.

"We do allow people to share information about how to enter a country illegally or request information about how to be smuggled," wrote William Castleberry, Facebook's vice president for state public policy.

Mr. Brnovich became interested in Facebook after his office tried to post information about fighting human trafficking.

Mr. Brnovich posted the Facebook letter on the attorney general's website.

The Facebook vice president said in his letter that he was revealing confidential business information.

Migrants respond to Facebook ads in Central America, the smuggling organizations recruit U.S.-based drivers on Snapchat, and drivers and migrants connect via GPS pin locations sent through WhatsApp.

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/oct/17/facebook-says-users-can-share-advice-immigrant-smu/ 

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