Fact Check: "More than 75% of people booked into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in fiscal year 2025 had no criminal conviction other than an immigration or traffic-related offense."
What We Know
The claim states that over 75% of individuals booked into ICE custody in fiscal year 2025 had no criminal conviction apart from immigration or traffic offenses. As of now, fiscal year 2025 is still ongoing, with data being published quarterly and subject to change until finalized. According to the ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Statistics, these statistics are published with data one quarter in arrears, meaning that the figures for fiscal year 2025 will not be fully available until after the year concludes.
In fiscal year 2024, reports indicated that only 51% of those arrested by ICE had confirmed criminal convictions, while an additional 21% had pending charges but had not yet been convicted (VisaVerge). This suggests a significant portion of arrests did not involve individuals with serious criminal backgrounds. Furthermore, an ICE official noted that from January to March 2025, approximately 27% of those arrested were alleged immigration violators with no other criminal charge or conviction (Reuters).
Analysis
The claim that more than 75% of individuals booked into ICE custody in fiscal year 2025 had no criminal conviction other than immigration or traffic-related offenses lacks current supporting data. The ongoing nature of fiscal year 2025 means that comprehensive statistics are not yet available. The most recent data from fiscal year 2024 indicates that a majority (51%) of those arrested had confirmed criminal convictions, while a notable percentage (21%) had pending charges, which complicates the assessment of their criminal status (VisaVerge).
Additionally, the ICE official's statement regarding the 27% of arrests being solely immigration violators without other charges provides a counterpoint to the claim, suggesting that the figure of 75% is likely overstated (Reuters). The sources used to analyze this claim vary in reliability; official ICE reports and statistics are generally credible but may be subject to interpretation or bias based on the agency's objectives. Conversely, independent analyses from news organizations can provide a broader context but may also carry their own biases.
Conclusion
Needs Research. The claim that more than 75% of individuals booked into ICE custody in fiscal year 2025 had no criminal conviction other than immigration or traffic-related offenses is not currently supported by available data. The fiscal year is still ongoing, and the most recent statistics from fiscal year 2024 indicate a lower percentage of individuals without serious criminal convictions. Further research and finalized data will be necessary to accurately assess the validity of this claim.
Sources
- ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Statistics
- Annual Report - ICE
- Criminal Alien Statistics
- Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report
- CBP Enforcement Statistics
- Trump's ICE arrests non-criminals despite crime-focused message
- US immigration detention maxed out at 47,600 detainees, ICE official says
- ICE Data Shows Rise in Arrests of Immigrants Without Criminal Records
