DHS Said It Was Targeting the 'Worst of the Worst' in Maine. It Swept Up Asylum Seekers and Noncriminals.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claimed it was targeting the "worst of the worst" in Maine through "Operation Catch of the Day." However, news outlets, civil rights groups, and court records indicate that the operation also swept up asylum seekers and noncriminals, contradicting the government's assertions.