ICE Says Detainees Are ‘Worst of the Worst.’ Government Data Disagrees.

Summary

Federal immigration authorities claim they are sweeping dangerous criminals off the streets, but data obtained by The New York Times reveals a starkly different reality at a Newark detention facility. Government records show that most detainees there haven't been convicted of any crimes, contradicting ICE's assertion that it is targeting the "worst of the worst." The discrepancy raises questions about how immigration enforcement priorities are being applied and whether detentions align with the justifications officials provide publicly.