Fact check: What percentage of deported migrants had no criminal record

1. Summary of the results

The analyses provided suggest that a significant percentage of deported migrants have no criminal record. According to the analysis by ^[1], two-thirds of the more than 120,000 people deported between January and May had no criminal convictions ^[1]. Furthermore, the analysis by ^[2] reports that 70.4% of current detainees have no criminal convictions ^[2]. Additionally, the analysis by ^[3] states that roughly 37 percent of ICE arrests in July 2025 were of people with no U.S. criminal convictions or pending charges ^[3]. However, other analyses, such as those by ^[4], ^[5], ^[6], ^[7], and ^[8], do not provide specific percentages of deported migrants with no criminal record ^{[4] [5] [6] [7] [8]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The analyses highlight the need for more comprehensive data on the percentage of deported migrants with no criminal record. Some sources, such as ^[4], provide information on the number of unauthorized immigrants with criminal convictions, but do not offer a direct comparison to those without convictions ^[4]. Others, like ^[9], mention that ICE has been under pressure to increase arrests, which may lead to the detention of migrants without criminal records, but do not provide exact percentages ^[9]. The analysis by ^[3] also notes that the Trump administration has increased arrests of people who have never been convicted of a crime, accounting for more than 60 percent of ICE arrests during his first six months in office ^[3]. These alternative viewpoints suggest that the issue is complex and influenced by various factors, including policy changes and enforcement strategies.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be subject to potential misinformation or bias, as it does not account for the variability in the data and the different time frames considered by the analyses. For instance, the analysis by ^[1] refers to a specific time period (January to May), while the analysis by ^[3] mentions a different time frame (July 2025) ^{[1] [3]}. Additionally, some sources, such as ^[4] and ^[8], seem to focus on the number of criminals arrested or deported, which may create a biased perception that most deported migrants have criminal records ^{[4] [8]}. The analysis by ^[9], on the other hand, implies that ICE's actions may be driven by pressure to increase arrests, which could lead to the detention of migrants without criminal records ^[9]. These differing perspectives benefit various stakeholders, including immigration advocates, who may use the data to argue against aggressive deportation policies, and law enforcement agencies, which may use the data to justify their actions and demonstrate their focus on public safety ^{[1] [4]}.