Criminal Illegals in US 8-11-25

Information regarding the precise number of undocumented immigrants in the US with criminal records is difficult to pinpoint definitively, as available statistics and methodologies used to collect and analyze this data can vary. 

Here's a summary of recent estimates and key considerations:

·       ICE Data (July 2024): According to a letter sent by the acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to Congressman Tony Gonzales, there were 662,566 noncitizens with criminal histories on the agency's non-detained docket.

o   This number includes both convicted criminals and those with pending charges for various offenses.

o   Of this group, 435,719 were convicted criminals and 226,847 had pending charges.

·       Convicted Criminals by Offense (July 2024): Further breakdown of the convicted criminals on ICE's non-detained docket indicated:

o   Homicide: 14,944

o   Sexual Assault: 20,061

o   Assault: 105,146

o   Burglary/Larceny/Robbery: 60,268

o   Traffic Offenses: 126,343

o   Weapon Offenses: 16,820

o   Kidnapping: 3,372

o   Commercialized Sexual Offenses: 3,971 

Important considerations

·       Noncitizens vs. Undocumented Immigrants: The term "noncitizen" used in some of these reports encompasses a broader group than just undocumented immigrants, potentially including lawful permanent residents and individuals with temporary visas who have committed crimes.

·       Limitations of Data: It's important to remember that these statistics may not fully capture the entire population of undocumented immigrants with criminal records due to difficulties in data collection and varying definitions used by different agencies and researchers.

·       Immigration-Related Offenses: Many offenses committed by noncitizens are immigration-related, according to the Department of Justice. For example, in FY 2024, the most common guidelines under which non-U.S. citizens were sentenced were immigration offenses (72.3%) followed by drug trafficking (17.6%).

·       Incarceration Rates: Research on crime rates among immigrants, including undocumented immigrants, often indicates they are less likely to be incarcerated than native-born Americans for certain crimes.

·       Vetting and Enforcement: Concerns have been raised about the release of undocumented immigrants with criminal records, and the effectiveness of vetting and enforcement policies. 

In summary, while precise figures are subject to debate and depend on the specific definition of "criminal" and "undocumented immigrant", recent data from ICE indicate a significant number of noncitizens with criminal histories on their non-detained docket. Further research and more comprehensive data collection are necessary for a more precise understanding of the situation. 

how many criminal illegals are estimated to be in the us

Several reports and data sources provide information and estimates on undocumented immigrants with criminal convictions in the U.S.:

·       As of July 21, 2024, there were 435,719 undocumented immigrants with criminal convictions on ICE's non-detained docket (NDD), meaning they were not detained while awaiting immigration proceedings.

·       An additional 226,847 individuals had pending criminal charges.

·       In 2024, 1.1% of people apprehended while illegally crossing the border had a prior criminal conviction, according to USAFacts.

·       Data from the Cato Institute estimated that in 2023, 67,813 undocumented immigrants were incarcerated in the U.S. 

It's important to note

·       The term "criminal alien" is sometimes used by government agencies to refer to non-citizens with criminal records, regardless of their legal status.

·       The data from ICE's NDD pertains to those encountered and processed by immigration authorities, and may not represent the entire population of undocumented immigrants with criminal convictions in the U.S.

·       Research on the relationship between immigration and crime suggests that immigrants, including undocumented immigrants, are less likely to commit crimes than U.S.-born individuals, according to a report by the American Immigration Council.

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Comments

Criminal Illegals include 435,719 with Criminal Convictions plus 226,847 with Pending Criminal Charges for a total of 662,566 Criminal Illegals or 3% of the 21 million total unvetted Illegals that arrived from 2021 to February 2025.

Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader