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Watch out for divisive claims about immigration, NLP warns in NBC News piece 

NLP in the News

NBC News tracked down the origins of viral rumors that claimed Venezuelan gangs had taken over an apartment complex in Colorado, and linked to a post on RumorGuard®, the News Literacy Project’s digital resource that helps debunk falsehoods.  

Christina Veiga, NLP’s Senior Director of Media Relations, cautioned that misinformation about immigrants has been widespread this election cycle. 

“People need to be aware that immigration is a common theme that misinformers are exploiting this election season. We should be extra cautious when we come across claims that seem designed to provoke anger, outrage, or fear — or that seem designed to divide us,” she said. 

Read the full piece here. Visit NLP’s Misinformation Dashboard: Election 2024. Or explore more resources at Election 2024: Be informed, not misled. 

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