From Fox News · Sophia Compton · · 1m 10s
Jayapal claims most DHS arrests aren't criminals
Washington Democrat says immigration enforcement is targeting people without criminal records, making communities less safe.
In brief
Washington Democrat says immigration enforcement is targeting people without criminal records, making communities less safe. ICE arrests hit record highs, but the share of people arrested without criminal convictions has increased significantly. Originally reported by Fox News.
Most arrests pose no threat
Rep. Pramila Jayapal says for the first time this summer, most DHS arrestees had no criminal convictions or pending charges.
“For the first time this summer, the majority of people that DHS arrested were people who pose absolutely no threat to public safety”
Arrests of non-criminals up 770%
Jayapal's office says ICE data shows arrests of immigrants without criminal records jumped 770%. Arrests of those with convictions actually decreased.
Resources diverted from serious crime
Jayapal argues agents meant to investigate trafficking and serious crime are now doing street sweeps and traffic stops, making communities less safe.
ICE hits record arrest numbers
Nearly 51,000 illegal immigrants were arrested in August, the highest monthly total on record. It's the third straight month ICE broke its own record.
DHS highlights violent offenders caught
Secretary Markwayne Mullin emphasized August arrests included people convicted of murder, child pornography, and sexual assault of a minor.
3 million have left since Trump
More than 3 million illegal immigrants have departed the United States since Trump returned to office, according to DHS.
The headline
ICE arrests hit record highs, but the share of people arrested without criminal convictions has increased significantly.
