A recent report highlights a significant issue in immigration enforcement under the Biden administration, revealing that many migrants with criminal records are not being detained.
According to Fox News, a data release from Representative Tony Gonzalez shows that 650,000 individuals, including murderers and those with pending charges, are freely residing in U.S. communities.
Breitbart reported that the data, sourced from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as of July 21, 2024, includes 662,566 noncitizens with criminal backgrounds. This group comprises both convicted criminals and those with pending charges.
Out of this total, 435,719 have been convicted of various crimes, including 13,099 homicides. There are also 226,847 individuals with pending criminal charges against them.
Shockingly, 13,099 migrants convicted of homicide are not currently detained. In addition, 222,141 individuals facing serious charges, including 1,845 homicide charges, are not in custody.
Despite having the capacity, ICE is not fully utilizing its 41,000 available detention beds. This has led to only 15,000 migrant criminals being jailed.
Of those detained, 277 have been convicted of murder while 51 are awaiting trial for murder charges. The agency's decisions on detention are influenced by several factors, including the completion of sentences and other legal considerations.
Many of those not detained have served their sentences but remain in the U.S. due to non-execution of deportation orders.
Alejandro Mayorkas, head of Homeland Security since March 2021, has overseen a reduction in detention and deportation efforts. This shift is part of a broader Biden administration strategy allegedly aimed at bolstering the low-wage job sector through increased migration.
Since the beginning of this administration, almost 10 million individuals have been admitted into the U.S., crossing through legal, illegal, and quasi-legal channels.
This situation has escalated into a major political challenge for Vice President Kamala Harris, who is currently promoting a tough border policy, amidst widespread critique of the administration's migration management strategies.
Fox News quoted, "The data says that, among those not in detention, there are 425,431 convicted criminals." This stark number has sparked outrage and concern among the public and lawmakers alike.
Former President Donald Trump has voiced strong opposition to the current administration's handling of the situation. "Kamala should immediately cancel her News Conference," he stated, highlighting the severity of the issue.
"Nobody who has allowed this to happen to our Country is fit to be president of the United States!" Trump further declared, intensifying the political debate over immigration policies.
The disclosure by Rep. Gonzalez has ignited a fiery debate on the efficacy of U.S. immigration policies. This information has become a focal point for discussions on national security and immigration reform.
Gonzalez, who released the data via social media platform X, has indicated that his motivation stems from concerns over the economic impacts of large-scale migration.
The ongoing debate reflects the complex interplay between immigration enforcement and broader socio-economic strategies, with significant implications for future legislative and administrative actions in the U.S.
