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The Truth About Who is Targeted by ICE
Episode 1889

The Truth About Who is Targeted by ICE

Cato Institute's David Bier shares DHS data that shows almost 75% of ICE detainees have no criminal convictions, despite the Trump Administration's claims they're prioritizing those with violent criminal histories.

The Brian Lehrer Show

December 8, 202550m 38s

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Show Notes

David Bier, director of immigration studies and the Selz Foundation chair in immigration policy at the Cato Institute, shares data from the Department of Homeland Security that shows almost three-quarters of people detained by ICE since October do not have any criminal convictions, despite claims from the Trump Administration that they are prioritizing detaining people with violent criminal histories.

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