ARThe article reports that according to new data released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), 74% of detainees in California custody have no criminal records, marking a significant shift in immigration enforcement practices. This figure rises nationally to 79%, indicating that the majority of those detained are non-violent offenders or individuals without prior convictions. The data reveals that over 43,000 people were placed in detention across the United States in June alone, surpassing numbers seen since President Donald Trump returned to power in January 2025. Additionally, between October and June, 356,389 deportations occurred, exceeding the previous 12-month period. The article notes that while ICE delayed releasing these figures for three months, the nonprofit TRAC reports that as of July 11, 2026, 65,765 individuals remain in custody, with 70.6% having no criminal records. Advocacy groups accuse ICE of violating its mandate to publish data biweekly, citing delays since early April. Susan Long of TRAC claims ICE has 'ignored the law,' attributing the delay to the partial government shutdown earlier in the year.
Bias read (Center): While the article presents data that could be interpreted as highlighting a shift toward targeting non-criminal immigrants, it does not overtly frame this as a positive or negative development. It provides balanced reporting by including both ICE’s justification for the delay and advocacy group’s批评.
