Published On: Sat, Oct 17th, 2009

Illegal alien halloween costume

Target has apologized for an “illegal alien” Halloween costume that comes complete with green card and orange jail suit. The company is removing the costume from its website after Hispanic groups complained.

Illegal alien halloween costume“He didn’t just cross a border, he crossed a galaxy!” according to the costume’s description. “He’s got his green card, but it’s from another planet! Sure to get some laughs, the Illegal Alien Adult Costume includes an orange prison-style jumpsuit with ‘Illegal Alien’ printed on the front, an alien mask and a ‘green card.’”

It’s “distasteful, mean-spirited and ignorant of social stigmas and current debate on immigration reform,” says Angelica Salas.

Target spokesman Joshua Thomas told the AP that Target never intended to sell the outfit but included it in its online offerings by mistake. Sounds like we may be hearing that excuse from a few other retailers in the near future.

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