ICE released around 107,000 family members into the interior of the US.

[dukkha]

From December 21 to March 20, ICE released around 107,000 family members into the interior of the US.
"A staggering number," Asher said.
In just one day in the Rio Grande Valley, Asher said, ICE released over 1,000 individuals.

While Asher did not have a comparison number readily available, she said, "I think we can all agree it was nowhere near this number."

Earlier this week, US Border Patrol, which polices the US land borders, took the very rare step of releasing migrant families directly from its custody with notices to appear in court -- something that hasn't been done since 1998, according to a DHS official.

Generally, migrants are transferred from Border Patrol custody to ICE for further processing and release or further detention.

In February, Border Patrol arrested 66,450 migrants illegally crossing the southern border, up nearly 150% from 26,666 arrests during the same month last year.

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, speaking from McAllen, Texas, on Thursday, acknowledged the ongoing releases of migrant families from Border Patrol custody but denied that it was a "catch-and-release" policy.

"It's not a protocol and there's no reintroduction of catch-and-release," she said. "But we are out of detention space."

ICE deportations are up almost 10% from the same time last year -- primarily due to the increase in border arrests, said Asher.
The agency deported 66,549 undocumented immigrants in the first quarter of this year, up from 60,572 during the same period last year.

However, when asked why deportations are down from peak years, Asher said more people are "claiming fear of return to their home countries," slowing down the process.

And they are getting caught up in prolonged court cases with significant backlogs, she said.
Among those entering ICE custody in the first quarter of the year, 95,494 were apprehended by Customs and Border Protection. Only 33,941 were arrested by ICE
https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/21/polit...rop/index.html

[dukkha]

US Border Patrol, which polices the US land borders, took the very rare step of releasing migrant families directly from its custody with notices to appear in court -- something that hasn't been done since 1998, according to a DHS official.

"It's not a protocol and there's no reintroduction of catch-and-release," she said. "But we are out of detention space."

[jimmymccready]

No, the number released is not staggering.

Immigration is at historic lows right now.

There is no emergency.

[dukkha]

In February, the Border Patrol caught 66,450 migrants, a 38 percent increase from January and one of the highest monthly totals of the last decade. More than half of those detained were parents and children.

More migrants were apprehended at the border in February than in any month since 2007, and the influx does not seem to be slowing in March.
https://nypost.com/2019/03/20/border...d-of-migrants/

[dukkha]

No, the number released is not staggering.

Immigration is at historic lows right now.

There is no emergency.

idiot.

[dukkha]

After decades of inaction by Congress, the government remains severely constrained in its ability to detain and promptly remove families with no legal basis to remain in the U.S. As a result, family units continue to cross the border at high volumes and are likely to continue to do so, as they face no consequence for their actions.

The current volume of family units crossing the border combined with limited transportation resources, time restrictions on families in government custody, and finite space at family residential centers have all contributed to the current state of events. ICE is releasing families to NGOs that provide assistance with immediate basic needs such as temporary shelter, food, water, clothing and transportation services; however, many of these organizations are overwhelmed due to the ongoing influx of families at the border. se of unaccompanied minors, has resulted in over 20 years of litigation regarding its interpretation and scope, and has generated multiple court decisions resulting in expansive judicial interpretations of the original agreement in ways that have severely limited the government’s ability to detain and remove unaccompanied alien children and family units.
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2...-over-weekend/

[PostmodernProphet]

No, the number released is not staggering.

the fact they haven't been micro-chipped is staggering.........

[PostmodernProphet]

- something that hasn't been done since 1998, according to a DHS official.[/B]

jimmymccready's Avatar jimmymccready jimmymccready is online now

Immigration is at historic lows right now.

obviously Jimmy is a liar......

[TOP]

They've all been lovingly adopted...invited into‘ the homes of the many caring people posting here who approve of their release.... nothing to worry about...no ‘emergency...

[jimmymccready]

obviously Jimmy is a liar......

Obviously I am right, and the Right Wing Identitarians, such as yourself, cannot stand that.

[Vasquezrocks]

Great ..... Like we don't have enough Mexicans in California !

[katzgar]

In February, the Border Patrol caught 66,450 migrants, a 38 percent increase from January and one of the highest monthly totals of the last decade. More than half of those detained were parents and children.

More migrants were apprehended at the border in February than in any month since 2007, and the influx does not seem to be slowing in March.
https://nypost.com/2019/03/20/border...d-of-migrants/

Have you thanked Trump for that yet?

[dukkha]

Obviously I am right, and the Right Wing Identitarians, such as yourself, cannot stand that.

doubling down on stupidity despite the numbers right in this thread

[dukkha]

Great ..... Like we don't have enough Mexicans in California !

more then 70% are from central America

[dukkha]

They've all been lovingly adopted...invited into‘ the homes of the many caring people posting here who approve of their release.... nothing to worry about...no ‘emergency...

more like they get dumped off at bus depots