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Data Reconciliation

The topic is about the process of reconciling data, including corrections and removal of duplicate records.

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Jan 26, 2026
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How have other states reconciled DHS detainer counts with state and local jail records since 2020?

States and localities have used a mix of data-matching, policy changes, and legal frameworks to / with jail records since 2020, but practices and transparency vary widely and no single national protoc...

Feb 4, 2026

How do ICE’s biweekly point-in-time detention counts differ from year‑end totals and ‘people processed’ metrics?

’s biweekly detention spreadsheets publish point‑in‑time snapshots — typically “midnight population” counts — that show how many people are in custody at a particular moment, while year‑end totals are...