Arelis R.

Arelis Hernández is a reporter based in Washington, D.C., covering the U.S. Southern border, immigration issues and events in Texas and beyond. She has experience reporting on hurricanes, mass shootings and the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Hernández joined The Washington Post in 2014 to cover Prince George's County, a suburb of Washington D.C., where she grew up. She has also spent time in Venezuela for the foreign desk and lived in Puerto Rico to explore its politics, culture and social movements. Latest articles by Arelis R. Hernández can be found on The Washington Post website.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/arelis-r-hernandez/

88%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

88%

Examples:

  • Mexican authorities had robbed the group of friends her family was traveling with, pulled them off trains and abandoned them in the desert.
  • The thought of remaining a day longer in Mexico was unbearable... She feared what getting stuck south of the U.S. border might bring next.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Border arrests in May 2023 were lower than they had been in May 19 when Donald Trump was President.
  • During the height of the migration crisis, Pastor Héctor Silva de Luna welcomed over 7,000 people at his shelter.
  • The number of migrants massing at the border showed signs of stabilizing compared with previous years.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • But when they finally reached Ciudad Juárez on Tuesday, news began trickling in about Biden’s new policy. U.S. immigration officials would start sending migrants back.
  • So on Wednesday, as President Biden’s new asylum policy went into effect, the Venezuelan woman and her family headed to the border, hoping immigration officials might still let them in.
  • The thought of remaining a day longer in Mexico was unbearable.

Recent Articles

New Biden Policy Limits Asylum Seeking at US-Mexico Border Amid Surge in Migrant Encounters

New Biden Policy Limits Asylum Seeking at US-Mexico Border Amid Surge in Migrant Encounters

Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024 President Biden's executive order limits asylum for migrants crossing the US-Mexico border illegally when daily encounters exceed 2,500. The policy comes amidst a surge in migration driven by economic recovery and climate change, with daily average illegal crossings exceeding 2,500 since 2019. Critics argue it goes against American values while supporters claim it's necessary to manage the border crisis.
Uvalde School Shooting: Families Sue Meta, Activision, and Daniel Defense for Exposure to Weapons and Violent Content

Uvalde School Shooting: Families Sue Meta, Activision, and Daniel Defense for Exposure to Weapons and Violent Content

Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 In May 2024, families of Uvalde school shooting victims filed lawsuits against Meta (Instagram), Activision (Call of Duty), and Daniel Defense. The companies are accused of exposing shooter Salvador Ramos to weapons and violent content, contributing to his behavior through targeted ads and social media use.
California Family Files Lawsuit Against Instagram, Activision, and Daniel Defense for Alleged Role in Uvalde School Shooting

California Family Files Lawsuit Against Instagram, Activision, and Daniel Defense for Alleged Role in Uvalde School Shooting

Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 In May 2024, families of Uvalde shooting victims filed lawsuits against Instagram, Activision, and Daniel Defense for allegedly contributing to the gunman's actions through content and tools. The shooter had recently purchased an AR-15-style rifle before the massacre. Activision expressed sympathy but denied any connection to the tragedy, while Daniel Defense remained silent on the allegations. The first lawsuit was filed in California, targeting a video game maker for promoting weapons used in mass shootings.
Texas Governor Grants Pardon to Daniel Perry in Self-Defense Case from 2020 Black Lives Matter Protest

Texas Governor Grants Pardon to Daniel Perry in Self-Defense Case from 2020 Black Lives Matter Protest

Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024 Texas Governor Greg Abbott granted a pardon to Daniel S. Perry on May 16, 2024, after the Board of Pardons and Paroles recommended it following an investigation into Perry's self-defense shooting of Garrett Foster during a Black Lives Matter protest in Austin in 2020. Foster was carrying an AK-47-style rifle.