Fact Check: Do Most People Arrested by ICE Have Criminal Convictions?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: Most people arrested by ICE have a criminal conviction.


Rating: FALSE


Explanation: Analyses of ICE custody data demonstrate that a significant majority of individuals taken into ICE custody do not have criminal convictions. Estimates place roughly 70%–75% lacking any criminal conviction, with fewer than 10% tied to violent or property crimes, contradicting claims that most have convictions.


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Date: 01/31/2026


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Last Updated on January 31, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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