Fact check: Are migrants that have served a prison sentence expelled from US

1. Summary of the results

The evidence shows that migrants with criminal records are not automatically expelled from the US, though they are often targeted for deportation ^[1]. While immigration officials have arrested about 103,700 noncitizens with criminal convictions between 2021-2024 ^[2], not all arrests lead to expulsion. The process is more complex than a simple automatic deportation system ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual elements need to be considered:

• There is a systematic prosecution system in place, with enhanced penalties for repeat offenses ^[4]
• Through October 2025, approximately 2.8 million encounters resulted in removal or expulsion, with criminal record checks being conducted during processing ^[5]
• Immigration enforcement involves complex practices including detention policies and constructive refoulement ^[3]
• There are documented cases of expulsion after criminal sentences, such as the case of "Irlando" who was deported after serving time for illegal border crossing ^[4]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question oversimplifies a complex system:

• It assumes a binary (yes/no) answer to what is actually a nuanced process involving multiple factors and considerations ^[3]
• Claims about massive criminal presence among migrants have been proven false, such as Trump's assertion about "millions" of criminals entering ^[2]
• The current administration's rhetoric about focusing on "violent" criminals and "risks" ^[1] may serve political purposes rather than reflect the actual complexity of immigration enforcement
• The emphasis on criminal records in immigration discourse benefits political actors who want to frame immigration as a security issue rather than a humanitarian or economic one ^[5]