Are Children Being Assigned Numbers in Detention Centers?
Viral posts on social media contain claims that immigrant children are receiving numbers like Holocaust victims.
By Kim LaCapria
Was the ‘Law to Separate Families’ Passed in 1997 or ‘by Democrats’?
There is no federal law mandating children and parents be separated at the border; a policy resulting in that outcome was enacted in May 2018.
Did a VA Hospital Replace Military Flags with a Pride Flag?
An Indiana veterans facility temporarily removed military flags to fly a rainbow flag, an action some social media users mistook for a permanent change.
Is the Trump Administration Putting Immigrant Children in ‘Tent Cities’?
Multiple news outlets reported that the Department of Health and Human Services is planning tent cities to accommodate a recent influx of immigrant children — but the practice is not new.
Did Jeff Sessions Say ‘If We Inflict Fear and Pain on Children, Adults Won’t Want to Come Here’?
A quote widely attributed to the Attorney General appeared to stem from a viral video shared by Sen. Jeff Merkley's visit to a detention center.
Did Pierre Trudeau Say of Richard Nixon, ‘I Have Been Called Worse Things by Better People’?
When President Donald Trump lashed out at Canadian leader Justin Trudeau, a quote attributed to Trudeau's father after he was insulted by another United States president spread on social media.
Was Robert De Niro Involved in a Child Sex Trafficking Ring?
The Hollywood actor's profane Tony Awards speech led to the recirculation of rumors that he was involved in a "prostitution ring that used children."
Does This Photo Show a Toddler in a Cage Detained by ICE in 2018?
A heart-rending photograph of a crying child in a cage was part of a protest to call attention to immigration practices.
IHOP Confuses Social Media, Adopts ‘IHOb’
Pancake chain IHOP teased a name change to "IHOb," revealing on 11 June 2018 that the new "b" stood for "burgers."
Did a Child with Asthma Die After Parents Switched to Essential Oils as Treatment?
A popular cautionary tale about a child dying after his asthma medication was swapped for essential oils has not been corroborated.
Are These Immigrant Children in Orange Jumpsuits?
A viral Facebook post falsely implied a photograph of youngsters in orange jumpsuits shows detained immigrant children.
Is ICE Transporting Immigrant Children in Freight Trains?
A Facebook user evoked images of the Holocaust in a claim that Immigration and Customs Enforcement uses freight trains to transport detained children, but offered no supporting details.