US DHS Publishes Deportation List Targeting West African Nationals

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released an updated "Worst of the Worst" list naming 374 West African individuals slated for removal. The list, posted on DHS’s website with mugshot‑style photos, includes 14 Gambians, 26 Sierra Leoneans and larger numbers from Nigeria (124), Liberia (94), Ghana (32) and other countries. DHS says the public release aims to increase transparency and encourage voluntary compliance, while immigration advocates warn that publishing names before due‑process conclusions may stigmatize families and fuel backlash.

The publication has drawn attention across West Africa, prompting concern among diaspora communities about the identities and legal status of those listed and the broader impact of U.S. immigration enforcement on foreign nationals living in the United States.