Migrants fleeing violence are not a threat to our national security. The President’s tweets are hateful, false and frighteningly similar to anti-immigrant conspiracy theories shared by hate groups, extremists, and the alleged killer in Pittsburgh. 
This isn’t the first time Trump has latched onto anti-immigrant rhetoric. And this isn’t the first time we’ve seen these conspiracies bounce between far-right extremists, conservative media and policymakers, including the president.
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Digital echo chambers and unchecked social media platforms enable this type of rhetoric, making it easy for people to find a place to foster extreme views and enter a familiar and violent cycle — people like the alleged shooter in Pittsburgh
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But sadly, the deaths of 2 African Americans in Kentucky, the spate of pipe bombs sent across the U.S., and the killing of 11 Jewish worshippers have not halted this vile rhetoric. In fact, these events have stoked it. splcenter.org/news/2018/10/2…
It’s vital, especially right now, that compassionate people everywhere speak out for tolerance and inclusion. splcenter.org/20170814/ten-w…
