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
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ICE detention numbers are up alongside spike in new detention facilities and new 287(g) agreements. Nearly 25% of detainees now have no criminal histories.| austinkocher.substack.com
Despite total decline, the number of people arrested and detained by ICE rather than CBP continued to grow modestly.| austinkocher.substack.com
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