Overview
- ICE data shows over 600,000 non-detained noncitizens with criminal histories, including more than 400,000 convicted criminals.
- Among the convicted criminals, there are over 13,000 convicted murderers and 15,000 convicted of sexual assault.
- The number of non-detained noncitizens tracked by ICE has grown from 3 million in 2020 to nearly 8 million today.
- Critics argue that the Biden-Harris administration's policies have contributed to the increase, while many of these migrants are under local law enforcement custody.
- The Department of Homeland Security claims that the data spans decades and includes individuals from previous administrations, accusing critics of misrepresentation.