Kristi Noem’s DHS forced into embarrassing walkback over ‘Worst of the Worst’ migrant website

Site designed to name and shame undocumented migrants charged with serious crimes had to be overhauled after errors pointed out by CNN blamed on ‘glitch’

20 Feb, 10:31 — 20 Feb, 11:00

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Why this matters

This story highlights potential issues with government-run information campaigns, particularly those targeting sensitive topics like immigration. Errors on a website designed to 'name and shame' individuals can lead to public distrust, accusations of incompetence, and legal challenges, underscoring the importance of accuracy and careful implementation in public policy initiatives.

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Kristi Noem’s DHS was forced into an embarrassing walkback over its ‘Worst of the Worst’ migrant website.

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The website was designed to name and shame undocumented migrants charged with serious crimes.

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The website had to be overhauled after errors were pointed out.

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CNN pointed out the errors on the website.

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The errors on the website were blamed on a 'glitch'.

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Coverage of Kristi Noem's DHS migrant website overhaul due to errors blamed on a 'glitch'

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