New Immigration and Customs Enforcement data shows administration isn't just arresting criminals

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: NBC News

Feb. 19, 2025, 5:00 AM EST


The Trump administration has promised to prioritize the “worst first” when it comes to arrests and deportations of immigrants, but the number of detainees in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody without a criminal conviction or pending criminal charges increased by more than 1,800 in the first two weeks of February, representing 41% of the 4,422 total new detainees in that period, according to new data obtained by NBC News.

During federal fiscal year 2024, the Biden administration made 113,431 immigration arrests, and of those, only 28% were of people who had no criminal convictions or pending criminal charges.

Asked for comment on the data, Tricia McLaughlin, a Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman, said immigrants without criminal records are often “far from innocent” but declined to provide further data.

The new detention data from ICE, which is a snapshot from late last week, shows that its detention centers are at the upper limits of their capacity. The number of people detained went from 39,238 in early February to 41,169 in mid-February. ICE’s detention capacity nationwide is 41,500. It’s unclear how many people who had been in detention were deported or were released through the Alternatives to Detention monitoring program during these two weeks.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/new-ice-data-shows-administration-isnt-just-arresting-criminals-rcna192656

[Klarkashton]

1. I suspect that the majority have no "criminal" record at all

And that they are going after farm and factory workers and families.

This whole thing is another bullshit frantic frenzy that will be a big fucking regret when the dust settles.

[C0RI0LANUS]

2. And Panama is housing 300 of our deported "dangerous migrants" in a hotel.

The Courtyard Marriott looks like a nice play to stay at.



The El Panama Hotel looks nicer.

Source:

https://www.npr.org/2025/02/19/nx-s1-5301668/panama-us-deportees-hotel

[delisen]

4. For what we are paying, they should get to use the pool

I wonder if they are getting room service meals. Or Is Trump only willing to pay for McDonald’s delivery.

Or is Elon redirecting our Senior’s Meals on Wheels allocations to this Panamanian Deportation Substation..

[C0RI0LANUS]

5. Hah! Too good. I hope someone send these photos to President Planecrash.

[LeftInTX]

8. Not so fast. They've been moved.

Migrants, Deported to Panama Under Trump Plan, Detained in Remote Jungle Camp

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/world/americas/us-migrants-panama-jungle-camp.html

Christian Iranian deported to Panama appeals to Trump for reprieve to avoid 'life in prison' in Iran

https://observers.france24.com/en/americas/20250219-us-deportation-refugees-panama-human-rights

Sadly, she was in Mexico City on Jan 31st. Unfortunately, she should have just stayed there.

Hopefully another country will take them.

Before I crossed the border from Mexico about a month ago, I had heard President-elect Trump say he would tighten deportation measures. But we thought he meant criminals, not people who are genuinely in danger and have done nothing wrong.

[C0RI0LANUS]

9. Thanks for the update, LeftInTexas. Boy, some govts treat people like luggage. Where is the humanity?

[Cirsium]

3. Say what?

Immigrants without criminal records are often 'far from innocent'???

[Buddyzbuddy]

6. If you believed that, boy wait 'til you see this bridge I have for sale.

But wait! I'll even throw in these magic beans.

[Solly Mack]

7. Shameful country.