KKK, Kentucky and Tennessee
Authorities in Kentucky are investigating racist Ku Klux Klan (KKK) flyers telling immigrants to “leave now” and “avoid deportation” that were discovered in multiple cities over the past few
Under the image, the Trinity White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan offers applications and memberships for $1. It lists "realms" in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Tennessee, with individual phone numbers and an invitation to "call the nearest realm for more information."
Several cities in Northern Kentucky received reports of fliers calling on people to monitor and report all immigrants and encouraging membership in the Ku Klux Klan.
Authorities described the flyer as "disturbing and disgusting" and noted that similar materials have been appearing in other cities.
Flyers spread by members of the Ku Klux Klan are telling immigrants in Kentucky and other states to "leave now" in order to "avoid deportation," according to authorities.
Sweetwater police said they are working with neighboring agencies that reported similar flyers claiming to be from the Trinity White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.
KKK flyers found in East Tennessee prompted police investigations and community concern, with a legislative response proposed.
Authorities in Kentucky were investigating racist fliers purportedly issued by the Ku Klux Klan, which ordered immigrants to “leave now” and “avoid
Ku Klux Klan leaflets found in northern Kentucky Tuesday warning immigrants to leave now to avoid deportation have prompted local police to contact the FBI. Local police and a mayor called the leaflets hateful garbage.
"The KPD has notified the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force and the Tennessee Fusion Center regarding the presence of the flyers in Knoxville, while the department is actively working to determine the origins of the flyers," KPD said in a statement.
SPD said it is working with nearby agencies who have reported similar incidents to identify the source of the posters.