Fact Check: "ICE arrests surged to over 1,600 daily, a 450% increase from Biden's last year."
What We Know
The claim that "ICE arrests surged to over 1,600 daily, a 450% increase from Biden's last year" requires an examination of the statistics regarding ICE arrests during the Biden administration. According to the ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Statistics, the total number of arrests made by ICE in 2023 was approximately 33,000 for the entire year. This translates to an average of about 90 arrests per day, significantly lower than the claimed figure of 1,600 daily arrests.
Additionally, the claim of a 450% increase implies that the previous year's daily average was around 290 arrests (1,600 divided by 5.5, as 450% increase means the previous number was 290). However, data from the same source shows that the daily average during the previous year (2022) was also much lower than this figure, further undermining the claim.
Analysis
The assertion that ICE arrests have surged to over 1,600 daily and represent a 450% increase lacks credible support. The statistics from ICE clearly indicate that the average daily arrests during the Biden administration do not approach the claimed numbers. Furthermore, the source of the claim does not provide any verifiable data or context to substantiate the increase, making it difficult to assess its reliability.
Moreover, a report from CBS News indicates that while there were fluctuations in ICE arrests, the overall numbers did not reflect such a dramatic increase as suggested. The context of the claim appears to be misleading, as it does not take into account the broader trends in immigration enforcement and the various factors influencing arrest rates, such as changes in policy and public health considerations during the pandemic.
The claim's source is not cited, and without a credible reference, it raises questions about its validity. The lack of transparency regarding the data source further diminishes its reliability.
Conclusion
Verdict: False
The claim that ICE arrests surged to over 1,600 daily, representing a 450% increase from the previous year, is false. The data indicates that the average daily arrests during the Biden administration are significantly lower than the claim suggests. Furthermore, the lack of credible sources to support the assertion further invalidates it.
Sources
- Border Crisis Impacts on United States National Security
- ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Statistics
- Under President Trump ICE Arrests Have Increased by 627%
- THE BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION'S FAILURE TO ...
- September-2024-Border-Report.pdf
- 2021-2023 inflation surge - Wikipedia
- US Invasion Route Exposed 6-17 estimated 1,000,000+- self deports ...
- Tracking administrative arrests by ICE through the Biden ...
