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ICE Custody and Violent Criminal Convictions

The percentage of people in ICE custody with violent criminal convictions, as reported by different sources including ICE, DHS, Cato, Brennan Center, and TRAC.

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Jan 13, 2026
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What percentage of ICE captures are violent criminals

The share of people taken into ICE custody who have violent criminal convictions is small: independent analyses put that figure around 5–8 percent, while broader DHS messaging claims a much higher sha...