The Washington Times: ICE frees hundreds of criminals to make room for migrants; Biden goes easy on quick removals

IRLI In The News

May 10, 2023

By Stephen Dinan

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been releasing illegal immigrants, including those with criminal records, from custody to clear space for the looming surge of more migrants at the border, in the latest sign of the government’s scramble to prepare for the onslaught.

ICE cut its detention population to fewer than 23,000 at the start of the month, down from more than 28,000 six weeks earlier. That includes hundreds of people with criminal records whom ICE has released.

Read the full story at The Washington Times.

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