The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has denied reports suggesting that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had changed its strategy to pause arrests of illegal immigrants without criminal records, according to The Times of India and Newsweek.
DHS stated that 'no one is off the table' when it comes to enforcement, both outlets reported, directly contradicting claims of a shift in ICE's arrest priorities.
The Epoch Times and Breitbart both characterized the reports as rumors, with Breitbart describing DHS's response as debunking a 'deportation stand-down' claim and The Epoch Times reporting that DHS denied ICE was pulling back on arrests of illegal immigrants.
How each side covered it
Center
- Reported DHS's denial of a change in ICE enforcement strategy.
- Quoted DHS's statement that 'no one is off the table.'
“DHS Denies Change Of ICE Strategy: ‘No One Is Off The Table’” — Newsweek
Right
- Characterized the original report as a rumor or unverified claim.
- Emphasized DHS's rebuttal, with Breitbart calling it a debunking of a 'stand-down' claim.
“DHS Debunks ICE Deportation Stand-Down Rumor” — Breitbart
Questions readers ask
What did DHS deny?
DHS denied reports claiming that ICE had paused or was pulling back on arrests of illegal immigrants who do not have criminal records.
What did DHS say about who is being targeted for enforcement?
DHS said that 'no one is off the table,' according to The Times of India and Newsweek, indicating enforcement was not being limited to those with criminal records.
How did right-leaning outlets characterize the original report?
Breitbart described it as a 'deportation stand-down rumor,' and The Epoch Times referred to it as a report DHS denied, framing the original claim as unfounded.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- NewsweekCenterDHS Denies Change Of ICE Strategy: ‘No One Is Off The Table’
- The Times of IndiaCenter‘No one is off the table’: Trump admin denies report of ICE pausing arrests of non-criminal illegal migra
- BreitbartRight-leaningDHS Debunks ICE Deportation Stand-Down Rumor
- The Daily CallerRight-leaningEditor Daily Rundown: ICE Told To Pull Back On Deporting Illegals Without Serious Criminal Records
- The Epoch TimesRight-leaningDHS Denies Reports ICE Is Pulling Back on Arresting Illegal Immigrants