Ice immigration news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on immigration issues related to ice (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement):

Recent News Articles:

  1. ICE Raids and Arrests: "ICE arrests 680 people in 5-day sweep, targeting criminal aliens and gang members" (CNN, July 14, 2019)
  2. Immigration Courts: "ICE's immigration courts are in crisis, with judges overwhelmed and cases backlogged" (The Washington Post, July 12, 2019)
  3. Detention Centers: "Conditions at ICE detention centers are 'inhumane,' says former detainee" (NBC News, July 10, 2019)
  4. Asylum Seekers: "ICE to begin DNA testing on asylum seekers to verify family relationships" (The Hill, July 8, 2019)
  5. Border Patrol: "ICE and Border Patrol agents are using social media to spread misinformation about migrants" (The Guardian, July 5, 2019)

Recent Updates:

  1. ICE's Enforcement Priorities: ICE has announced that it will focus on arresting and deporting immigrants who pose a national security threat, have serious criminal convictions, or have been previously deported.
  2. Family Separation Policy: ICE has ended its family separation policy, which was implemented in 2018 and led to widespread criticism and legal challenges.
  3. Detention Center Conditions: ICE has faced criticism and lawsuits over the conditions at its detention centers, including overcrowding, poor sanitation, and inadequate medical care.
  4. Asylum Seeker Processing: ICE has implemented new procedures for processing asylum seekers, including DNA testing to verify family relationships and expedited removal proceedings.
  5. Border Security Funding: ICE has received funding from Congress to enhance border security, including the construction of new barriers and the hiring of additional agents.

Key Statistics:

  1. Immigration Arrests: ICE made over 143,000 immigration arrests in 2019, a 10% increase from the previous year.
  2. Detention Center Population: The average daily population of ICE detention centers was over 52,000 in 2019.
  3. Asylum Seekers: Over 70,000 asylum seekers were apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border in 2019.
  4. Deportations: ICE deported over 267,000 immigrants in 2019, a 10% increase from the previous year.

I hope this information is helpful!