A breathless report published recently by the American Free Press titled “MEXICAN POLICE TO PATROL NY?” told an unbelievable story. The writer, Jeff Smith, reported that the government of Mexico would soon “begin patrolling the New York City borough of Staten Island to ‘safeguard’ its nationals there.” Smith reported that the move had caused “wide notice and a storm of protests” and had been reported in various outlets, including The New York Times.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=122028