The ongoing mass deportation campaign led by former President Donald Trump has disproportionately impacted immigrants, with over 70% of those deported reported to have no prior criminal backgrounds, according to data from the Transactional Access Records Clearinghouse (TRAC). Despite the lack of evidence supporting their criminality, the government maintains that its primary mission is to purge the nation of the worst foreign criminals. As part of this initiative, the Department of Homeland Security has launched a new portal named 'Worst of the Worst,' highlighting individuals it claims are the most dangerous criminals, with a notable mention including Spaniards accused of various crimes.

Among those highlighted are 16 individuals of Spanish nationality apprehended by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), comprised of 15 men and one woman, Wendy Guerrero from Jessup, Baltimore. These individuals are accused of serious offenses such as robbery, money laundering, drug trafficking, and homicide, with some cases allegedly involving crimes that were never actually committed. The portrayal of these immigrants as the 'worst criminals' raises serious questions about the underlying criteria used for deportation and the real motives behind such policies.

This initiative to classify certain immigrants as dangerous is reflective of broader narratives surrounding immigration in the United States, implicating not only the legal aspects but also public perception and policy decisions. By emphasizing violent felonies and illegal activities associated with foreign nationals, the government aims to bolster its stance on strict immigration control. However, critics argue that this approach unfairly targets individuals based on nationality rather than actual criminal conduct, contributing to a culture of fear and stigmatization towards immigrant communities.