US releases 'Worst of the Worst' list, 89 Indians among dangerous criminals
Washington (The Uttam Hindu): A shocking and extremely strict step has been taken under President Donald Trump's 'zero tolerance' policy against illegal immigrants in America. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released a list of the most dangerous illegal immigrants present in the country, which has been named "Worst of the Worst". It is a matter of concern for India that the names of 89 people of Indian origin are also included in this list. This list is considered to be a part of the strictest action taken by the Trump administration against immigrants so far.
The entire raw data has been uploaded on the website
The Department of Homeland Security has launched a public database, WOW.DHS.GOV, in the name of transparency and public safety. This website contains details of about 25,000 'criminally illegal aliens' who have been convicted of serious crimes like murder, sexual assault and drug trafficking. The department has made public the names of these criminals, their photographs, their nationality and complete details of the crimes committed by them. This list prominently includes names like Amandeep Multani and Harjinder Singh of Indian origin, who are facing serious charges like drug trafficking. The department says that American citizens can see who is being arrested and how they have harmed the society.
Trump's promise and insistence on action
Donald Trump had promised a tough stance on illegal immigration during his election campaign, which he is now implementing. On the very first day of his second term, he declared a 'national emergency' at the southern border and increased military deployment. In its statement, DHS has clarified that the list released now is just a 'snapshot'. The actual number of criminals caught during the administration may be much higher. The department has strongly stated that they will not stop until every such person is deported from the country, because American citizens should not suffer from those who have no legal right to live here.
Democrats and the government clashed, funding stopped
This strictness of the Trump administration has also heated up domestic politics in America. After violent incidents occurred during immigration raids in several states, Democratic lawmakers have opened a front. Democrats in the US Parliament have protested and stopped funding to DHS. The opposition demands that federal agents and ICE officers conducting raids wear body cameras, clearly display their IDs, and not wear masks so that they can be identified. However, the Trump administration has clearly refused to accept these conditions, which has further increased the conflict.
Impact on the image of the Indian community
The inclusion of 89 Indian names on this "Worst of the Worst" list has become a sensitive issue for the Indian community in the United States. While it's clear that all those on the list have been found guilty of serious crimes, experts believe this could tarnish the image of the Indian diaspora. This move adds a new chapter to US immigration policy and the international human rights debate.