- United States
- Maine
- Letter
The provided data shows a concerning disconnect between the stated mission of ICE to target dangerous criminals and the reality that the vast majority of those detained (72%) have no criminal convictions. This misalignment of resources raises questions about the efficacy and priorities of the agency. A comprehensive review is warranted to ensure ICE's practices align with its mission of protecting public safety by focusing enforcement efforts on those who pose a genuine threat. Taxpayer funds should be prudently allocated to address legitimate security concerns rather than indiscriminately detaining non-criminal immigrants. Reforming ICE's policies and operations to concentrate on high-risk individuals would uphold the rule of law while avoiding undue disruption to families and communities.