DHS Admits Its Website the 'Worst of the Worst' Immigrants Was Rife with Errors

4 days ago

DHS admitted errors in its 'worst of the worst' immigrant arrest website, correcting inaccuracies after CNN's inquiry.
The website listed 25,000 individuals, some with minor offenses, despite claims of targeting serious criminals.
DHS blamed a 'glitch' for misrepresenting charges, affecting about 5% of entries, and claimed many had additional serious crimes.
The Trump administration has faced criticism for misleading claims about immigrants to justify enforcement actions.
DHS and the White House promoted arrests, but local officials accused them of inflating numbers by taking credit for routine transfers.
Nearly half of those labeled 'worst of the worst' are from Mexico, with significant numbers from Honduras, Guatemala, and Cuba.
Critics argue the administration exaggerates the threat, as most 'criminal aliens' are charged with minor offenses like traffic violations.
Former ICE director under Obama noted the disparity between claimed focus on serious criminals and the actual scale of such offenders.

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