The White House launched a website called Aliens.gov on May 28 to track and display immigration arrests and ICE enforcement data [1, 2, 3].
The initiative marks a shift in how the U.S. government communicates immigration enforcement, using a science-fiction theme to bring public attention to the administration's deportation efforts [4, 5].
According to reports, the site uses an alien and UFO theme to highlight the work of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement [1, 2]. The website, which features the phrase "they walk among us," serves as a public ledger for reporting undocumented immigrants [3, 4].
President Donald Trump has used the platform to further a renewed push for mass deportations [4, 5]. The administration said the site is intended to act as a tool for transparency regarding the volume of arrests made by ICE [2].
The launch occurred in Washington, D.C., and the domain is now accessible to the general public [2, 3]. By framing enforcement data through a sci-fi lens, the White House said it aims to draw significant attention to its border and interior security policies [4].
“The White House unveiled an alien-themed website, Aliens.gov, to publicly display ICE immigration arrest data.”
The creation of Aliens.gov represents a departure from traditional government communication by blending official law enforcement data with provocative, themed branding. By associating undocumented immigrants with 'aliens' in a literal and sci-fi context, the administration is leveraging visual rhetoric to signal a more aggressive posture toward deportation and public surveillance of undocumented populations.
