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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
62
GRADE
D
FIX
3
REVIEW
6
PASS
4
INFO
0
Checks
13
4 PASS 6 REVIEW 3 FIX
F
Favicon & Branding
Action
2 icon(s) detected
FIX
2 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
No apple-touch-icon detected
iOS devices use this when users add your site to their home screen. Add <link rel='apple-touch-icon' sizes='180x180' href='/apple-touch-icon.png'>.
favicon.ico Present
PNG Icons Present
Apple Touch Missing
SVG Favicon Missing
Manifest Icons Missing
Multiple Sizes Missing
D
Web Manifest
Action
Not found
FIX
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

B
Landmark Structure
25 landmarks
REVIEW
25 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
12 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
7 of 12 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Info::
Search landmark present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV SEARCH MAIN CONTENTINFO footer

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Why this matters

Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.

Learn more

When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.

Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more

WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

C
Heading Hierarchy
Action
92 headings, 2 skip(s)
REVIEW
92 headings, 2 skip(s)
Warning::
Multiple H1 headings (13 found)
A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H1 → H3 (missing H2)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H1 → H3 (missing H2)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
  • H2 Main Navigation
  • H3 About Us
  • H4 Mission
  • H4 Who We Are
  • H4 Leadership
  • H4 History
  • H4 Information Library
  • H4 Career Opportunities
  • H4 ICE Fallen Officers
  • H4 Fact Sheets
  • H3 Enforcement and Removal Operations
  • H4 Identify and Arrest
  • H5 Criminal Alien Program
  • H5 Fugitive Operations
  • H5 Law Enforcement Partnerships 287g Program
  • H5 Immigration Fraud Prosecutions
  • H4 Detain
  • H5 Immigration Detainers
  • H5 Detention Facilities
  • H5 Health Service Corps
  • H5 Detention Management
  • H5 Facility Inspections
  • H5 Family Residential Standards
  • H4 Remove
  • H5 Removal
  • H5 Recalcitrant Countries
  • H5 Self-Deportation
  • H4 Immigration Enforcement Frequently Asked Questions
  • H4 ERO Statistics Dashboard
  • H4 How ICE Enforces Immigration Laws
  • H4 ICE Check-in
  • H4 ERO eFile
  • H3 Homeland Security Investigations
  • H4 Homeland Security Investigations
  • H5 Operational Priorities
  • H5 Investigations
  • H5 HSI Operations and Initiatives
  • H5 Outreach Programs
  • H5 Partnerships
  • H5 Centers & Labs
  • H5 Recognize & Report Crime
  • H5 HSI Careers
  • H4 Securing the Homeland
  • H3 Newsroom
  • H4 News Releases and Statements
  • H4 Latest High-Profile Arrests
  • H4 Feature Stories
  • H4 Multimedia
  • H4 Social Media
  • H4 Speeches and Testimonies
  • H4 ERO Statistics Dashboard
  • H4 2024 Year in Review
  • H2 Breadcrumb
  • H1 How Do You “Self-Deport"?
  • H1 Victims Of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office duplicate H1
  • H1 Partner With ICE Through the 287(g) Program duplicate H1
  • H1 Immigration Enforcement Frequently Asked Questions duplicate H1
  • H1 Worst of the Worst duplicate H1
  • H3 Ever wonder who ICE officers and agents are arresting in your community? skipped
  • H1 America Needs You duplicate H1
  • H1 How Do You “Self-Deport"? duplicate H1
  • H1 Victims Of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office duplicate H1
  • H1 Partner With ICE Through the 287(g) Program duplicate H1
  • H1 Immigration Enforcement Frequently Asked Questions duplicate H1
  • H1 Worst of the Worst duplicate H1
  • H3 Ever wonder who ICE officers and agents are arresting in your community? skipped
  • H1 America Needs You duplicate H1
  • H1 How Do You “Self-Deport"? duplicate H1
  • H2 Resources
  • H2 Most Wanted
  • H3 Vega, Ricardo
  • H3 Cuen-Lugo, Omar Guillerm…
  • H3 Archaga Carías, Yulan An…
  • H3 Guerero Flores, Hector R…
  • H3 Guaman-Paredes, Antonio…
  • H3 Zhang, Zhi Dong
  • H3 Vega, Ricardo
  • H3 Cuen-Lugo, Omar Guillerm…
  • H3 Archaga Carías, Yulan An…
  • H3 Guerero Flores, Hector R…
  • H3 Guaman-Paredes, Antonio…
  • H3 Zhang, Zhi Dong
  • H3 Vega, Ricardo
  • H3 Cuen-Lugo, Omar Guillerm…
  • H3 Archaga Carías, Yulan An…
  • H2 Local Footer Navigation
  • H3 Address
  • H3 Related Information
  • H3 Contact Us
  • H2 ICE USWDS Footer Links
  • H2 Mobile Menu Bar
  • H2 Main Navigation on Mobile Devices

A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.

Why this matters

Multiple H1s blur the page's primary topic — screen-reader users and Google both prefer one H1.

Learn more

HTML5's outline algorithm technically allows multiple H1s within sectioning content, but no browser implements it. In practice: one H1 per page. Use H2-H6 for subsections.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

B
Form Accessibility
2 of 6 controls have issues
REVIEW
2 of 6 controls have issues
Critical::
1 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="search" name="query" id="mobile-extended-search-field-small">
Warning::
1 control(s) rely on placeholder only
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
Got: <input type="search" name="query" id="extended-search-field-small">
Info::
4 control(s) properly labeled
6 controls
4 labeled
1 placeholder only
1 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#emailtextEnter your email addressfor/id
#commit-sevissubmitSubmitfor/id
#a2a_copy_link_texttextCopy linkfor/id
#a2apage_findtextFind any servicefor/id
#extended-search-field-smallsearch(Search)placeholder only
#mobile-extended-search-field-smallsearch(none)none

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

<input type="search" name="query" id="mobile-extended-search-field-small">

Why this matters

Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2

Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.

<input type="search" name="query" id="extended-search-field-small">

Why this matters

Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.

Learn more

Placeholders are NOT labels. They vanish on input, fail color contrast checks (most are gray), and don't satisfy WCAG SC 3.3.2. Always use a real <label> alongside (or aria-labelledby).

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2 / Nielsen Norman

B
Dark Mode Support
Dark mode detected
REVIEW
Dark mode detected
Info::
prefers-color-scheme CSS detected in inline styles
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark Mode Dark Mode Supported
color-scheme meta Not set Dark theme-color Not set CSS indicators Detected

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

C
Navigation UX
Action
2 navigation pattern(s)
REVIEW
2 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Breadcrumb navigation detected
Got: aria-label
Info::
Search functionality detected
Got: role-search
Info::
12 navigation landmark(s) detected
Breadcrumbs aria-label navigation
Search role='search' landmark
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation 12 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
3 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Strong navigation UX with multiple discovery paths.
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 20 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

0 pass 20 fail WCAG AA
h2 Main Navigation
1.32:1
#000000
on
#222222
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Breadcrumb
1.32:1
#000000
on
#222222
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Resources
1.32:1
#000000
on
#222222
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Most Wanted
1.32:1
#000000
on
#222222
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Local Footer Navigation
1.32:1
#000000
on
#222222
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 ICE USWDS Footer Links
1.32:1
#000000
on
#222222
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Mobile Menu Bar
1.32:1
#000000
on
#222222
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Main Navigation on Mobile Devices
1.32:1
#000000
on
#222222
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h3 About Us
1.32:1
#000000
on
#222222
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Enforcement and Removal Operations
1.32:1
#000000
on
#222222
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Homeland Security Investigations
1.32:1
#000000
on
#222222
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Newsroom
1.32:1
#000000
on
#222222
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Ever wonder who ICE officers and agents …
1.32:1
#000000
on
#222222
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport · over background image/gradient
h3 Ever wonder who ICE officers and agents …
1.32:1
#000000
on
#222222
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport · over background image/gradient
h3 Vega, Ricardo
1.32:1
#000000
on
#222222
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Cuen-Lugo, Omar Guillerm…
1.32:1
#000000
on
#222222
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Archaga Carías, Yulan An…
1.32:1
#000000
on
#222222
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Guerero Flores, Hector R…
1.32:1
#000000
on
#222222
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Guaman-Paredes, Antonio…
1.32:1
#000000
on
#222222
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Zhang, Zhi Dong
1.32:1
#000000
on
#222222
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport

2 contrast failures on background images/gradients

These failures are invisible to CSS-based accessibility tools like Lighthouse. The text may be fine on a solid background, but fails when rendered over an image or gradient.

Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 Main Navigation1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#222222
Fail
h2 Breadcrumb1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#222222
Fail
h2 Resources1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#222222
Fail
h2 Most Wanted1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#222222
Fail
h2 Local Footer Navigat…1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#222222
Fail
h2 ICE USWDS Footer Lin…1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#222222
Fail
h2 Mobile Menu Bar1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#222222
Fail
h2 Main Navigation on M…1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#222222
Fail
h3 About Us1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#222222
Fail
h3 Enforcement and Remo…1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#222222
Fail
h3 Homeland Security In…1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#222222
Fail
h3 Newsroom1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#222222
Fail
h3 Ever wonder who ICE …1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#222222
Fail
h3 Ever wonder who ICE …1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#222222
Fail
h3 Vega, Ricardo1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#222222
Fail
h3 Cuen-Lugo, Omar Guil…1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#222222
Fail
h3 Archaga Carías, Yul…1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#222222
Fail
h3 Guerero Flores, Hect…1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#222222
Fail
h3 Guaman-Paredes, Anto…1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#222222
Fail
h3 Zhang, Zhi Dong1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#222222
Fail

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

A
Alt Text Quality
2 of 56 images have issues
PASS
2 of 56 images have issues
Warning::
2 image(s) with generic alt text
Info::
20 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
34 image(s) with good alt text
56 images 34 good alt text 20 decorative 2 generic
IssueCount
generic2 image(s)
A
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
PASS
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
Info::
Search form present on 404 page
404 Page Quality Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 Page Title Lock Custom Styling Navigation Homepage Link Search Form
A+
Print Stylesheet
Print styles detected
PASS
Print styles detected
Info::
External print stylesheet detected
Got: /sites/default/files/css/css_2Utogce852uWQ9_2mqPn8_HRuwpppuTeZEQAgJU3Tgg.css?delta=7&language=en&theme=uswds_iced8_gov_theme&include=eJyFkkluwzAMRS9Ei90UyL5HyAEM2qJtNRoMUbLsnL4eYiQtAnRD_f80fkKkdQrkF6SHUF0MPgF54yiZ4AWf8j1Vh-Sv6xUaS_cFbSBtfA9tsCE2YUbNHWWbVhAZdcwjWUXfNAPPyRp_O9nDnrhex0h4us-PC3Tr46iwBMf4olXhZrPy7wIlg3EwUqQ-0jjIefWTqOzH3FgjA2uILOOa0UxcO_YZ_3jltgpiTXvDvapW5Jd3ZLw6G_A6kQZ2_EqOuHLsWNvGumophixsQRZJ7LAhYchStNSmZX2p-zDV-0H4lsJkuAjuVbmgs2Uoraslx4kXPAYoW5ie9oBdiG5tVrWBaiPV_iHY6x-08djW
Print Stylesheet Print Optimized
Print stylesheet /sites/default/files/css/css_2Utogce852uWQ9_2mqPn8_HRuwpppuTeZEQAgJU3Tgg.css?delta=7&language=en&theme=uswds_iced8_gov_theme&include=eJyFkkluwzAMRS9Ei90UyL5HyAEM2qJtNRoMUbLsnL4eYiQtAnRD_f80fkKkdQrkF6SHUF0MPgF54yiZ4AWf8j1Vh-Sv6xUaS_cFbSBtfA9tsCE2YUbNHWWbVhAZdcwjWUXfNAPPyRp_O9nDnrhex0h4us-PC3Tr46iwBMf4olXhZrPy7wIlg3EwUqQ-0jjIefWTqOzH3FgjA2uILOOa0UxcO_YZ_3jltgpiTXvDvapW5Jd3ZLw6G_A6kQZ2_EqOuHLsWNvGumophixsQRZJ7LAhYchStNSmZX2p-zDV-0H4lsJkuAjuVbmgs2Uoraslx4kXPAYoW5ie9oBdiG5tVrWBaiPV_iHY6x-08djW Inline @media print Not detected
A+
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 97/100 — 1 failing, 33 passed
PASS
97

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Tables and lists

Screen readers require list items (`<li>`) to be contained within a parent `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` to be announced properly. Learn more about proper list structure.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Guerero Flores, Hector R… Wanted for: RICO div#slick-66727030eb1 > div.slick-list > div.slick-track > li.slick__slide

These are opportunities to improve the experience of reading tabular or list data using assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
The page has a logical tab order
Visual order on the page follows DOM order
User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
Custom controls have associated labels
Custom controls have ARIA roles
`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
`[role]` values are valid
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
Buttons have an accessible name
Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
Input buttons have discernible text.
Form elements have associated labels
`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
`[accesskey]` values are unique
ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio
Document has a `<title>` element
`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
Links have a discernible name
Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
Identical links have the same purpose.
Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
ARIA input fields have accessible names
ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
ARIA IDs are unique
No form fields have multiple labels
`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
`<object>` elements have alternate text
Select elements have associated label elements.
Skip links are focusable.
Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
All heading elements contain content.
Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
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