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WOW.DHS.GOV: DHS Adds Another 5,000 Criminal Illegal Aliens to “Worst of the Worst” Website

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DHS has added 5,000 more individuals to its WOW (Worst of the Worst) public database, which tracks noncitizens convicted of serious crimes. The website allows the public to search criminal records and deportation information for these individuals. This expansion reflects continued enforcement focus on high-priority criminal cases. The database is part of DHS's broader criminal alien removal efforts.
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