DHS Condemns Media for False ICE Reports, Citing Recent Hoaxes and Attacks
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has condemned the media for spreading false information about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Recent incidents highlight the issue, including a hoax about an 82-year-old man's death and a false report of a 5-year-old girl's arrest.
In June, DHS released a list of misleading stories about ICE, many of which originated from unverified media reports. One such story, reported by NBC News in September, claimed that ICE was holding a 5-year-old autistic girl hostage. This was later proven false.
The trend of false reporting continued in July when the media circulated a story about ICE arresting an 82-year-old Chilean grandfather who died in custody. This too was a hoax.
In a separate incident, a man named Jossimar Cabrera was charged with murder after his wife's body was found near a river. Initially, he claimed that ICE had deported her, but this was later contradicted by evidence.
An anti-immigration enforcement extremist attacked a Dallas ICE field office in September, killing one detainee and injuring two others. This tragic event underscores the serious consequences of false and misleading information.
The DHS has urged the media to verify information before publishing stories about ICE. False reports not only mislead the public but also put ICE officers and detainees at risk. The recent incidents serve as a stark reminder of the importance of accurate reporting.
