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 days. The flyers,
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.
KKK flyers found in East Tennessee prompted police investigations and community concern, with a legislative response proposed.
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.
The flyers feature a cartoon image of Uncle Sam as he holds a proclamation declaring "Mass Deportation" on January 20, 2025, the day of President Trump's inauguration, while he kicks a family. The proclamation encourages people to "Monitor & Track all Immigrants" and "REPORT THEM ALL.
Police are investigating after racist flyers purportedly issued by the Ku Klux Klan that directed immigrants to “leave now” and “avoid deportation” were found in several Kentucky cities on
"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.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating hate propaganda around the area. On the evening of January 27, 2025, Chattanooga Police responded to reports of Ku Klux Klan flyers in the Highland Park neighborhood.
Chattanooga Police responded at 8:55 p.m. on Monday to the Highland Park area for reports of Ku Klux Klan (“KKK”) flyers being distributed. When the officers arrived, they spoke with several community members who found the disturbing flyers in the roadway.