Understanding the "Clog The Toilet" Racist Campaign: How Far-Right Groups Targeted Indian H-1B Visa Holders

Sep 28, 2025 09:10 pm CST

Following President Trump's announcement of a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, far-right online groups launched "Operation Clog the Toilet," a coordinated racist campaign to prevent Indian tech workers from returning to the US by manipulating airline booking systems. The campaign artificially blocked seats on India-US flights, causing website crashes, ticket unavailability, and price surges, demonstrating how online hate can translate to real-world consequences for immigrant communities.