Link Checker Report: Finding And Fixing Broken Links

Hey there! We've just wrapped up a comprehensive check of all the links on our site, and we've got the report right here for you. Think of it as a health check for our digital pathways, making sure everything you click on leads you where you expect it to go. We've gone through a total of 1607 links, and the results are pretty solid. Most of them – a whopping 1468 – are working perfectly, bringing you straight to the content you need. That's a success rate we can all be proud of!

Now, like any thorough check, we did find a few things that need a little attention. We've identified 36 links that are redirecting. This isn't necessarily a bad thing; sometimes pages move, or websites reorganize. The important part is that these redirects are taking you to the correct, updated location. We also encountered 6 links that timed out. This usually means the server was a bit slow to respond, or maybe there was a temporary network hiccup. We'll be keeping an eye on these to see if they resolve themselves.

There are 7 links that came back with errors. These are the ones that need our immediate focus. We've also noted 90 links that were excluded from the check. This can happen for various reasons, like if a link is intentionally commented out or is part of a specific test setup. And in this report, we're happy to say there were no unknown statuses or unsupported link types, which is fantastic news!

Let's dive a bit deeper into those errors. We found a couple of 404 Not Found errors. This means the link points to a page that no longer exists or has been moved without a proper redirect. Specifically, we saw this with links related to attorney Michael Levin Gesundheit on lieffcabraser.com. We'll be looking into replacing or removing these links to ensure a smooth user experience.

Another recurring issue is the SSL certificate verification failed error, which we saw with links pointing to jsis.washington.edu/humanrights. This is a bit more technical; it means the server's security certificate isn't trusted by our checker, which could be due to an expired certificate or a misconfiguration. This is a critical issue because it can also affect users trying to access the site, potentially flagging it as insecure. We're prioritizing a fix for this to ensure our visitors' security and trust.

We also found a 401 Unauthorized error on a link to wsj.com regarding ICE deportations. This indicates that the server understood the request but refused to authorize it, likely requiring a login or specific permissions to access. We'll evaluate if this is content we can link to directly or if it needs to be removed.

Then there are the TIMEOUT errors, which occurred on several Washington Post articles related to ICE arrests and immigration. While frustrating, timeouts are often temporary. We've logged them and will re-check them. If they persist, we'll consider if alternative sources are available.

On the positive side, we have many successful redirects. For instance, links leading to Stanford Law and Yale Law pages have been checked, and their redirects have been confirmed as working, leading to OK statuses. This shows that these institutions are managing their website changes effectively.

Similarly, several links pointing to documents hosted on UCLA's Box cloud storage have undergone multiple redirects and ultimately resolved successfully. This includes PDFs and ZIP files related to CBP and EOIR data. It's reassuring to see these important resources remain accessible, even if they take a few steps to get to.

We also observed redirects for content related to ICE enforcement data on uwchr.github.io, which now correctly points to the updated `ice-enforce` page. This kind of maintenance ensures that information remains discoverable.

The Spanish versions of our 'About' page also show successful redirects for the Stanford and Yale Law links, indicating that our multilingual content is also being maintained. This dedication to updated links across different languages is key to serving a diverse audience.

Our 'Guide' section also features a number of redirects, including those to deportationdata.org, tracreports.org, and various American Immigration Council and ScienceDirect articles. These redirects are all confirmed to be working, leading to OK statuses. This shows that foundational resources for understanding deportation data are well-maintained.

The 'News' section has also seen its share of redirects, with links to articles on ABC7NY, LA Magazine, and El Timpano being successfully handled. Even a link to the Financial Times, after a couple of redirects, resolves correctly, though it requires registration. This indicates that news organizations are actively managing their content.

Finally, our 'Related' sections, both in English and Spanish, show successful redirects for resources like enforcementdashboard.com, GitHub repositories, and tracereports.org. These are crucial for further research and data exploration, and it's great to see them all functioning correctly.

What does this all mean for you? It means that the vast majority of the links on deportationdata.org are reliable and will take you to the intended information. We are committed to maintaining the integrity of our site and ensuring you have the best possible experience when seeking information about deportation and immigration data. We'll continue to monitor these links regularly and address any issues that arise promptly.

For more in-depth information on immigration policies and data, you can always refer to reliable sources like the **USCIS website** or the **Migration Policy Institute**.