What kind of immigrants are ICE releasing? Some have health problems

The White House Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, confirmed to the media that he has begun to release undocumented immigrants.

The figure is at least 461 released, for being people who cannot be deported and have no serious criminal convictions, it was published by NBC News.

By 2001online

During the press conference, Leavitt explained that undocumented immigrants who are released represent almost 6% of the 8,000 arrests perpetrated since January 20.

Why did ICE begin to release immigrants?

One of the main reasons set forth by the White House Secretary, this Thursday is, that the customs immigration and control service (ICE) does not have enough space to retain the detainees.

On the other hand, Leavitt requested the United States Congress (USA) an increase in funds to finance the border patrol and thus increase the number of arrests to ICE immigrants.

Apparently, among the 461 released, there are cases of people with health problems or who are parents of minors, without any responsible tutor or relative. In addition to not having a history of serious crimes.

What is the prison capacity of ICE?

According to information published by Telemundo and NBC Newsthe capacity of the ICE prison facilities is up to 41,500 and is currently collapsed by the raids and arrests that have occurred from January 20 with the arrival of President Donald Trump.

Leavitt also confirmed that immigrants were released under the monitoring program called arrest alternatives.