The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a press release debunking false media narratives about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations, emphasizing the provision of proper care to detainees and focusing enforcement on criminal illegal aliens.
This response comes amid heightened political tensions in June 2025.
The DHS press release categorically denies allegations of overcrowding, lack of medical care, racial profiling, and improper targeting of vulnerable populations by ICE and CBP.
It asserts that all detainees receive adequate meals, medical treatment, and legal access. The department emphasizes its focus on apprehending criminal illegal aliens, including gang members and violent offenders.
In addressing media narratives, the DHS highlights its commitment to professionalism among law enforcement officers. The release refutes claims about protests and specific incidents involving ICE and CBP agents, asserting adherence to law enforcement protocols.
This stance is part of ongoing efforts to maintain national security through strict immigration enforcement policies.
Immigration Enforcement
- DHS targets criminal illegal aliens for removal.
- Efforts include combating human trafficking.
- Policies contrast with previous administrations’ approaches.
- Enforcement actions are integral to public safety strategies.
Debunked Narratives by DHS
False Claims About ICE Operations
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Claim |
Debunked Version |
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ICE Facilities are Overcrowded and Inmates are Starving |
Claims of overcrowding or subprime conditions are categorically FALSE; detainees receive proper meals and medical treatment |
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ICE is “Racial Profiling” |
Enforcement operations are highly targeted, and officers do their due diligence; no targeting based on skin color |
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ICE Targeted Nannies at Parks |
Claims are unequivocally FALSE; ICE targets the worst of the worst, including gang members and murderers |
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ICE Targeted Youth Shelters in Florida |
Allegations are FALSE; DHS conducts welfare checks on unaccompanied children to ensure their safety |
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ICE Arrested a Journalist Known for Covering Immigration |
Accusations are completely FALSE; Mario Guevara was arrested for willful obstruction, not journalism |
False Claims About Specific Incidents
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Claim |
Debunked Version |
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A Massachusetts High School Illegal Alien was Held in Solitary Confinement |
Marcelo Gomes was NOT in solitary confinement; the facility isn’t equipped for it |
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ICE Arrested a 6-Year-old with Leukemia at an LA Immigration Court |
The child has not required chemotherapy in over a year and receives regular medical care |
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Border Patrol Dislocated an Illegal Alien’s Shoulder |
Reports are FALSE; the individual refused to comply and was offered medical care which he declined |
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CBP Denied Entry to a Norwegian over a Meme of the Vice President |
Claims are FALSE; Mads Mikkelsen was denied entry due to admitted drug use |
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ICE Agents Laughed at Sobbing Wife after Detaining her Husband |
Allegations are FALSE; officers exhibited professionalism and courtesy during the arrest |
Claims there is overcrowding or subprime conditions in ICE facilities are categorically FALSE. All detainees are provided with proper meals, medical treatment, and have opportunities to communicate with their family members and lawyers.
– DHS Press Release
The law doesn’t enforce itself; there must be consequences for breaking it.
– Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin
Additional Reading
To Summarize
The DHS’s rebuttal underscores its dedication to enforcing immigration laws while maintaining detainee welfare standards.
By focusing on criminal elements within the illegal alien population, the department aims to enhance national security.
However, tensions with local jurisdictions highlight ongoing challenges in achieving cohesive immigration policy implementation across the United States.
Sources: Department of Homeland Security, and the White House.
Prepared by Ivan Alexander Golden, Founder of THX News™, an independent news organization delivering timely insights from global official sources. Combines AI-analyzed research with human-edited accuracy and context.
