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Official Department of Homeland Security (DHS) statistics released this week reveal that fewer than 14% of undocumented immigrants arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the Trump administration’s recent enforcement surge possessed violent criminal records. These figures provide the most comprehensive internal look to date at the demographic composition of those detained across the United States, suggesting that the administration's promised focus on "bad hombres" and violent offenders has transitioned into a much broader crackdown. The data, which had not been previously reported, highlights a significant shift in immigration enforcement priorities where low-level offenders and non-criminals are increasingly caught in the net of federal operations. The detailed metrics indicate that while the administration publicly emphasized the removal of dangerous individuals—such as murderers, rapists, and gang members—the vast majority of those apprehended were either non-violent offenders or had no criminal history at all. Common charges among the arrested population included immigration violations, traffic offenses, and non-violent drug possession, rather than the high-level felonies often cited in political rhetoric. This discrepancy between official government messaging and actual operational data underscores the wide-reaching nature of the current deportation strategy, which treats all undocumented status as a high priority for removal regardless of individual criminal history. Civil rights advocates and immigration experts suggest that these statistics reflect a policy of "zero tolerance" that prioritizes volume over the severity of the threat posed by individuals. By expanding the scope of arrests to include long-term residents with minor infractions, the administration has significantly increased the total number of detainees, straining the resources of the federal court system and detention facilities. This granular look at DHS data serves as a critical benchmark for evaluating the effectiveness and humanitarian impact of current border and domestic enforcement policies, providing a factual basis for the ongoing national debate regarding immigration reform.