Fact check: How does ICE identify who to arrest

1. Summary of the results

ICE employs a multi-faceted approach to identify and arrest individuals. The agency primarily operates through:

• Targeting those with criminal records, though the definition of "criminal" has been broadened significantly ^[1]
• Using the new ATRAC mapping system that tracks over 700,000 individuals with deportation orders ^[2]
• Conducting daily operations with specific arrest quotas - 75 arrests per field office ^[1]
• Leveraging partnerships with other agencies including FBI, ATF, U.S. Marshals, and Social Security Administration ^[2]
• Operating through the Criminal Alien Program (CAP) for immigration-related offenses ^[3]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several crucial developments have expanded ICE's enforcement capabilities:

• The agency has removed previous restrictions on enforcement in sensitive locations like schools and hospitals ^[4]
• ICE now conducts operations in a broader range of locations, including:

Workplace raids

Residential areas

Public spaces

Transportation hubs ^[4]

• The agency actively publicizes arrests on social media, including sharing names and images of those arrested ^[1]
• White House policy now considers all undocumented immigrants as potential targets, not just those with serious criminal records ^[1]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The question itself oversimplifies what has become an extensive surveillance and enforcement system. Important considerations:

• While ICE officially claims to prioritize "threats to national security or public safety" ^[3], their actual enforcement scope is much broader
• The implementation of ATRAC creates vulnerable "heat map" zones where communities may face increased surveillance ^[2]
• The quota system of 75 arrests per field office daily ^[1] suggests that quantity of arrests might be prioritized over strategic enforcement
• The public sharing of arrest details on social media ^[1] raises questions about due process and privacy rights
• The removal of sensitive location protections ^[4] has significantly expanded ICE's operational reach beyond what many might assume