Republicans cite new immigration data to support claims of migrants with criminal records remaining in the US

apnews.com September 30, 2024, 07:00 AM UTC

Summary: Republicans are using new immigration data to argue that the Biden administration is allowing migrants with serious criminal records to remain in the U.S. The data, released by ICE, shows over 662,000 individuals under supervision, with many not currently detained.

The figures include serious offenses, but the Department of Homeland Security clarified that they span decades and include individuals already incarcerated by state or local authorities. The agency emphasized that it has removed over 700,000 people in the past year, the highest since 2010.

Experts noted that the data reflects a long history of immigration and is not solely a result of current policies. ICE faces challenges in deporting individuals due to limited resources and difficulties in repatriating migrants to their home countries.

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