The Trump administration has promised mass deportations, but the number of people deported by ICE has not been regularly disclosed to the public. NBC News reported that in February, ICE deported 11,000 migrants, and just over 12,300 in the first four weeks of March. Despite officials stating that they will prioritize deporting criminals, ICE data shows that roughly half of those deported in February did not have criminal records, and over half of those in ICE detention do not have criminal charges or convictions.
According to ICE, as of July last year, there were 435,000 undocumented immigrants with criminal convictions in the United States who were not in custody. It is unclear how many of these individuals have been arrested or deported. On the other hand, data from Customs and Border Protection indicates that unauthorized border crossings at the southern border have decreased significantly.
The discrepancy between the administration’s promise of mass deportations and the actual number of individuals being deported, as well as the lack of transparency around the issue, raises questions about the effectiveness and accuracy of ICE’s enforcement efforts. Additionally, the high number of non-criminal individuals in ICE detention suggests that the focus on deporting criminals may not be as prominent as initially indicated.
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