ICE detained fewer non-criminals since Minnesota crackdown, driving a decline in detention population, data shows
President Trump's administration saw an unprecedented deportation crackdown and subsequent leadership changes following a controversial Minnesota operation.
ICE custody declined 12% from January to March, primarily due to fewer detentions of individuals without criminal records. This shift follows public backlash over a Minnesota operation, related deaths, and a Department of Homeland Security leadership change under the Trump administration.
