Illegal Immigrants Now Walking into U.S. Backwards to “Trick Everyone Into Thinking They’re Leaving”

(Crankers.com) WASHINGTON, D.C.—In what officials are calling “a bold tactical maneuver and a logistical nightmare,” a growing number of undocumented immigrants have reportedly begun entering the United States backwards, creating the optical illusion that they are leaving the country.

Border Patrol agents first noticed the phenomenon near El Paso last week, when a group of immigrants appeared to be walking south—only to realize they were moving north while facing south. “At first we thought our eyes were playing tricks on us,” said Agent Bob Jenkins. “Then we realized… they were actually entering, but very sneakily.”

The strategy, according to anonymous sources, is meant to confuse immigration authorities, anti-immigration pundits, and anyone trying to argue that “illegals are coming in.” “If it looks like we’re leaving, maybe nobody will notice we’re actually here,” said one immigrant, who asked to remain nameless. “Plus, it’s great exercise for the calves.”

Social media reactions were instantaneous. On Twitter, one user wrote: “Illegal immigrants walking in backwards? Genius. Also terrifying. I can’t stop watching this optical illusion.”

Meanwhile, politicians are scrambling to respond:

Some proposed “mirrored checkpoints” to detect backward movement.

Others suggested issuing “reverse passports” or handing out tiny rearview mirrors.

One senator reportedly called for a ban on walking while facing south.

Economists warned that the trend could have serious consequences. “If people keep entering the country backward, it might confuse statistics,” said Dr. Linda Chavez of the Institute for Migration Studies. “Are they arriving? Are they leaving? Our GDP model can’t handle this level of optical illusion.”

In response to criticism, a spokesperson for the immigrants said, “We’re not breaking laws; we’re just bending reality. And honestly, isn’t bending reality the American way?”

At press time, border officials were seen squinting at a group of backward walkers, slowly reaching for binoculars while muttering, “I don’t even know anymore.”