ICE reports that over 13,000 immigrants convicted of homicide in the U.S. or abroad are currently residing in the country.

ICE provided data to Congress revealing that over 13,000 immigrants convicted of homicide, either in the U.S. or abroad, are living freely in the U.S. outside of detention. These immigrants are on ICE’s “non-detained” docket, meaning they have pending immigration cases but are not currently in detention. Many of these immigrants crossed into the U.S. under previous administrations, including President Trump’s. Trump criticized Vice President Harris for current immigration policies based on this data. The White House has not yet commented on the data. Some immigrants with criminal convictions may have never had contact with ICE, as Border Patrol may lack information or state and local officials may release them without notifying ICE. ICE prioritizes migrants convicted of serious crimes like homicide for arrest, but limited resources make it challenging to locate and detain all individuals. More local jurisdictions are reconsidering sanctuary policies in light of increased attention on migrant crime. NBC News witnessed ICE arresting individuals convicted of murder and attempted murder in Maryland earlier this year, showcasing the significant manpower required for these operations.

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