What the Spike in Immigration Arrests Might Mean for Detention Centers
In January, President Trump signed an executive order giving more latitude to immigration authorities to target individuals living in the country illegally. The results of his crackdown on unauthorized immigrants are becoming clear: Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Department of Homeland Security’s enforcement arm, announced Wednesday that immigration arrests increased by nearly 40 percent compared to the same period last year.
“These statistics reflect President Trump’s commitment to enforce our immigration laws fairly and across the board,” said ICE Acting Director Thomas Homan . “ICE agents and officers have been given clear direction to focus on threats to public safety and national security, which has resulted in a substantial increase in the arrest of convicted criminal aliens. However, when
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