It’s a pattern echoing through decades of U.S. history, recently resurfacing in a jarring social media post by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This rhetoric, often amplified through social media and conservative news outlets, draws heavily from historical tropes used to justify discrimination against immigrant groups. While the agency has not responded to requests for comment, the incident highlights the power of social media to both expose and amplify divisive rhetoric. Beyond the Post: The Broader Implications for Immigration DiscourseThe ICE incident isn’t just about one social media post. Ultimately, the story of the 1948 plane crash and the subsequent outrage over ICE’s social media post serve as a stark reminder that language matters.