ICE Faces Backlash Over Erroneous Post Listing 'Ideas' as Illegal Entries

The agency deleted the post and clarified that it was an unapproved error, replacing 'ideas' with 'intellectual property.'

On April 10, 2025, ICE posted a graphic on X listing 'ideas' among illegal entries into the U.S., sparking widespread criticism.
The post was quickly deleted and replaced with a corrected version substituting 'intellectual property' for 'ideas.'
ICE media lead Mike Alvarez stated the original post was shared without proper approval and should not have been published.
Critics argued that the inclusion of 'ideas' contradicted fundamental American principles of free speech.
The incident has reignited broader concerns about government communication practices and the balance between national security and constitutional rights.