Federal Arrests of Immigrants With Clean Records Reach Record High
Written by Site Hub on October 7, 2025
Nearly 17,000 immigrants without prior criminal records are now in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention, according to federal data. The total ICE population has tripled since 2024, with most arrests targeting working-class immigrants rather than individuals accused of serious crimes. Advocacy groups say these raids—often taking place at job sites like Home Depot—are tearing families apart. CASA Director Crisaly De Los Santos described the shift as “going after everyday people.” One case cited a Maryland pastor detained for an expired visa after 24 years in the U.S. The surge in arrests, critics argue, reflects expanded ICE quotas and a retreat from prioritizing public safety cases.
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Source: BET
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