The Department of Homeland Security's social media postings reflect a troubling narrative, combining themes of white nationalism with nostalgic Americana imagery, reinforcing a divisive national identity.
"Christhian Aybar-Berroa, is an illegal from the Dominican Republic. He entered the country illegally in 2022 under the Biden Administration and was ordered for final removed in 2023 by an immigration judge."
DHS's risk-based approach reflects a broader shift in US law enforcement shaped by post-9/11 security priorities-one that elevates perceived intent over demonstrable wrongdoing.
"If he hasn't stepped over the line, he's just on the verge of it," Virginia Canter, counsel for ethics and anticorruption at Democracy Defenders Fund, told the Project on Government Oversight.
A widely anticipated list of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' faced backlash for inaccuracies, prompting its removal from the DHS website amidst criticism from various community officials.