Fake ICE Flyers Outrage DC Officials

WASHINGTON, DC — Fake U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement flyers warning residents about penalties for supporting illegal immigration have been spotted hanging around D.C. Thursday, officials said.

The blue and white flyers were seen in Southwest D.C. as residents walked to school and work. Mayor Muriel Browser reaffirmed the city's sanctuary city status and said she's working on having the flyers removed.

The official-looking flyers are titled “Sanctuary City Neighborhood Public Notice” and list offenses related to "harboring, encouraging/inducing, and conspiracy/aiding or abetting of illegal aliens."

The flyers include the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and ICE logos, but both agencies deny issuing or sanctioning the flyers.

ICE posted to Twitter saying that the notices are not from the agency. Browser also tweeted:

Browser said she has been in contact with the D.C. Police Department and the Department of Public Works to have the flyers removed.

"A reminder that we respect all DC residents no matter their immigration status. Washington, DC remains a sanctuary city," Browser said.

D.C. Councilmember David Grosso also tweeted about the flyers:

It's not clear who posted the flyers at this time. If residents see a flyer, they are asked to remove it and contact the D.C. Police Department at (202) 727-9099.

Photo: Takoma Park Police Department