Based on recent reports, court rulings, and congressional inquiries, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its agencies, particularly Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), have been accused of spreading misinformation and making false claims, particularly regarding immigration operations and interactions with protestors.
Here are specific examples of alleged lies and misinformation from DHS:
Here are specific examples of alleged lies and misinformation from DHS:
*Fabricated Evidence in "Operation Midway Blitz": In late 2025, a federal judge in Chicago issued a 233-page ruling finding that DHS and Border Patrol officials "repeatedly misled the public" and provided "false or evasive testimony" regarding their actions, including using video with incorrect dates and locations to misrepresent peaceful protests as violent.
*False Claims About Assaults on Agents: DHS falsely claimed a "1,000% rise in assaults against ICE agents," a claim later debunked by data. In another instance, DHS officials claimed protesters threw fireworks at agents, but surveillance, aerial, and body camera footage indicated the explosions were actually flashbang grenades thrown by federal agents.
*Misinformation Regarding Detained U.S. Citizens: DHS has faced accusations of detaining U.S. citizens and lying about the circumstances. For example, a DHS spokesperson claimed a detained individual had "no legal right to be in the United States," which was false, as the individual was a lawful employee. In another case, agents falsely claimed a 13-year-old boy in custody was in possession of a gun and knife.
*Falsehoods Surrounding High-Profile Incidents: DHS falsely accused a mother who had a stillbirth while in ICE custody of homicide. They also falsely claimed a detained journalist was arrested for obstructing traffic, when he was in fact being targeted for his work.
*Misleading Information on Enforcement Actions: During "Operation Midway Blitz," DHS falsely claimed they were not targeting U.S. citizens, despite evidence of lawful residents and citizens being detained. They also claimed that allegations of racial profiling by agents were "disgusting" and "false," while reports indicated agents were using unlawful, broad, and sometimes violent tactics.
*Fabricated Narratives on Social Media: DHS has been criticized for using social media, such as X (formerly Twitter), to push misleading narratives, including using doctored videos or incorrect, out-of-context footage to justify enforcement actions.
Note: The Department of Homeland Security frequently disputes these allegations, often posting their own "fact checks" on their website and social media channels to argue that reports from the media and activists are false.
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