You thought you were getting UFO files, but the government built a site to track humans instead
The White House launched Aliens.gov with space-themed jokes to display arrest maps and data on migrants.
Lede
Imagine waiting for the truth about life in space, only to find a digital map tracking your neighbors. That is the shock many felt when they opened a new government website this week.
What Happened
On Thursday, the White House launched a new website called Aliens.gov.
People expected UFO secrets because President Trump promised to release them. Instead, the site uses a sci-fi theme to track migrants.
The site features a bright green banner that says, "They walk among us." It includes a live counter of migrant encounters and a map showing arrests by federal agents.
The website also has a red link at the bottom. It asks users to report "suspicious aliens" directly to a government tip line.
What the money/evidence shows
- The domain name "Aliens.gov" was registered in March.
- A green banner mimics classic sci-fi hacker movies.
- A live ticker counts federal encounters with migrants.
- A map shows arrests made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- A red link at the bottom of the page goes to an ICE tip line to report people.
The Bigger Question
Why use UFO jokes to talk about real human beings? This website blends the hunt for space aliens with the lives of people living in our neighborhoods.
It makes us wonder how we talk about our borders. Does treating a serious political issue like a sci-fi movie help us find real answers, or does it just make us fear each other more?
The Other Side
Supporters of the White House say this is a creative way to get people to pay attention to border facts. They argue the website makes government arrest data easy to find and helps keep communities safe by encouraging tips.
What Happens Now
Now, everyday people can zoom in on their own cities to see recent arrests. Neighbors may start looking at each other with more doubt.
Support groups worry this website will lead to more false reports and fear in local communities.
What We Still Don't Know
- How much tax money did the government spend to build and run this website?
- Will the White House ever release the actual UFO files they promised?
- How does this website affect the number of false tips sent to border agents?
Transparency notes
Published: May 29, 2026. No major post-publication update has been logged.
Spot an error or missing context? Email hi@kindjoe.com and we will review and correct if needed.