State attorneys general Letitia James of New York and Liz Murrill of Louisiana have ordered state agencies to investigate the origins of the texts, which came after President-elect Donald Trump’s victory on Tuesday.

One of the texts, plowing by CNN, says: “Hi Talaya J, Have you been picking cotton at the nearest plantation since 11/07/2024. Please be ready at 8 AM SHARP! with your goods. Our executive slave catchers pick you up in a brown van, be prepared to be searched after entering the plantation. You are in group 7 plantations.”

NAACP CEO Derrick Johnson blamed the texts on Trump’s election.

“The unfortunate reality of electing a president who has historically embraced and sometimes encouraged hatred is unfolding before our eyes.” Johnson said. “These messages represent an alarming increase in hateful and hateful rhetoric from racist groups across the country, who now feel emboldened to spread hatred and fan the flames of fear many of us feel after Tuesday’s election results.”

Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told CNN that “the campaign has absolutely nothing to do with these text messages.”

The FBI is also investigating the texts, saying in a statement that it is “aware of offensive and racist text messages sent to individuals across the country and is in contact with the Department of Justice and other federal authorities regarding this matter.”

James said the texts appear to target people of color.

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“I unequivocally condemn any attempt to intimidate or threaten New Yorkers and their families,” she added.

There have been reports of students receiving the messages at schools in Maryland, and a photographer in Virginia also received them. Law enforcement officials in both states are aware of the messages.