Less Than 14% of ICE Arrests Under Trump So Far Were 'Violent Criminals' - CBS News

Less than 14% of those arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during President Trump's first year in office had violent criminal histories, according to a new report from CBS News (Lean Left bias).

The Details: CBS said it obtained Department of Homeland Security (DHS) data that had not been previously reported on publicly. The report said ICE arrests have "dramatically increased" since Trump took office last January and that nearly 60% of arrestees had criminal charges or convictions. About 40% of arrestees only had immigration violations.

ICE Pushback: ICE contested CBS's reporting and wrote on X, "Here's a more accurate headline, CBS. Nearly 70% of criminal aliens detained by ICE have pending charges or prior convictions. So-called 'non-violent' offenders include individuals charged with drug trafficking, distribution of child pornography, burglary, fraud, DUI, embezzlement, solicitation of a minor, human smuggling, and more. Labeling these offenses as 'non-violent' does not mean they aren't threats to public safety."

For Context: The Trump administration's immigration enforcement operations have been a polarizing issue over the past year, with controversial deportations and immigration raids in cities such as Minneapolis sparking protests and mixed media coverage.

How The Media Covered It: CBS framed its story by writing, "The internal DHS figures undermine frequent assertions by the Trump administration that its crackdown on illegal immigration is primarily targeting dangerous and violent criminals living in the US illegally." Fox News (Right) framed its headline and story around the statement from ICE.

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