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The government falsely labeled many detained immigrants as criminals in social media posts, misleading the public about their records.
The federal government has increasingly used social media to publicize immigration enforcement, often portraying detained immigrants as violent criminals.
A review by NPR found that while some individuals highlighted have serious recent offenses, many others have outdated, minor, or no criminal records, including convictions from decades ago or dismissed charges.
In at least 19 cases, the most recent convictions were over 20 years old, and six individuals had no criminal convictions at all.
One prominent case involved At Chandee, a long-term resident with a single 1993 conviction, who was wrongly labeled a “CRIMINAL ILLEGAL ALIEN” despite decades of compliance, steady employment, and community service.
Critics, including legal experts and city officials, say the campaign distorts public perception, misrepresents the majority of detained immigrants—over 70% of whom have no criminal records—and undermines trust through misleading or inaccurate posts.
El gobierno etiquetó falsamente a muchos inmigrantes detenidos como delincuentes en publicaciones en las redes sociales, engañando al público sobre sus registros.