ICE arrested a record number of people without criminal records in summer enforcement surge, new data shows

TL;DR

ICE arrested a record average of over 800 people without criminal records per day in July.
July was the first month where individuals with only civil immigration violations comprised over half of all arrests.
Administration officials state enforcement targets 'the worst of the worst,' but data shows those with violent convictions are about 6% of total detentions under this administration.
A DHS spokesperson stated that 'illegally in the U.S.' is the sole criterion for being a target for immigration enforcement.
Enforcement has ramped up after a previous drop, with increases in arrests occurring in both sanctuary and non-sanctuary jurisdictions.
Street arrests, traffic stops, and airport arrests are among the methods used for apprehension.
ICE has expanded 287(g) agreements with local law enforcement, empowering them to make immigration-related arrests.

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