ICE Immigration Data Sparks Controversy Over Non-Detained Criminals

A dataset revealing over 600,000 non-detained foreign nationals with criminal records has fueled political debate and misinformation.

Rep. Tony Gonzales highlighted ICE's non-detained docket, revealing over 600,000 foreign nationals with criminal records, including 13,000 murder convictions.
Former President Trump inaccurately blamed Vice President Harris for releasing 13,000 murderers, misrepresenting the long-standing accumulation of these figures.
Experts clarify that the non-detained docket includes individuals with past interactions with ICE, some of whom are incarcerated or have left the U.S.
Critics argue the data is being manipulated to incite fear, lacking context about the time frame and the nature of the offenses.
Concerns over inadequate vetting processes were raised, noting that many immigrants' criminal histories from their home countries are not accounted for.