Detainments by ICE have reached a record high. Criminals are not fueling the surge
Written by Site Hub on February 27, 2026
Source: WXXI News
Link: https://www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2026-02-24/detainments-by-ice-have-reached-a-record-high-criminals-are-not-fueling-the-surge
Published: February 24, 2026
WXXI reports that detainments at the Batavia immigration detention facility have climbed sharply, driven by a growing share of detainees without criminal arrests or convictions. The story situates Batavia as the closest facility to Rochester and uses data to explain how the population has changed, including overcrowding beyond stated bed capacity.
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