ICE represents its enforcement surge as targeting dangerous criminals, but data tells a different story. Why non-criminals will make up the bulk of ICE arrests, detentions, and deportations.| austinkocher.substack.com
In this issue: ICE's latest detention data contains errors, growth of non-criminal detainees continues, and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's inadequate claims about ICE arrests.| austinkocher.substack.com
Greg Constantine's "Seven Doors" project captures the lives and stories behind immigrant detention in the United States and around the world through patiently composed photographic essays.| austinkocher.substack.com
Better late than never, ICE released its latest detention data late yesterday updated through April 20. Growth slows as numbers approach 50,000, suggesting that system is at capacity for now.| austinkocher.substack.com
Family detention ended after years of lawsuits, medical warnings, and public outrage. Now, it’s back—despite clear evidence that it’s harmful, costly, and ineffective. Get the full story below.| austinkocher.substack.com
Decode the U.S. immigration system with clear analysis backed by data and designed for curious readers. Click to read Austin Kocher, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.| austinkocher.substack.com
Join me in creating a more informed, compassionate, and impactful conversation on immigration at this crucial time in our history.| austinkocher.substack.com
Decode the U.S. immigration system with clear analysis backed by data and designed for curious readers. Click to read Austin Kocher, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.| austinkocher.substack.com