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Leaked Data Exposes 73% of ICE Detainees Innocent

11/26/2025

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Leaked ICE data shows 73% of detainees have no criminal convictions, contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim of targeting 'criminal aliens'.
A Cato Institute analysis finds nearly half of detainees lack convictions or pending charges.
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem reports 1,153% increase in assaults on ICE agents.
Freedom of Information Act release shows 67% of ICE arrests involved people without criminal records, signaling shift since April 2025.

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Leaked ICE data shows 73% of detainees have no criminal convictions, contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim of targeting 'criminal aliens'.
A Cato Institute analysis finds nearly half of detainees lack convictions or pending charges.
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem reports 1,153% increase in assaults on ICE agents.
Freedom of Information Act release shows 67% of ICE arrests involved people without criminal records, signaling shift since April 2025.