DHS is drafting plans to release thousands of illegal immigrants from ICE custody due to a budget shortfall, according to officials.
The plan would slash ICE detention capacity through attrition and mass release of detainees into the U.S. interior.
“Congress gave the Biden administration more money than they requested for the detention of illegal aliens. So what is ICE spending money on that created this volitional budget gap?” National Immigration Center for Enforcement’s RJ Hauman said.
Congress gave the Biden Admin *more* money than they requested for the detention of illegal aliens. So what is ICE spending money on that created this volitional budget gap?
Also keep in mind that the Trump Admin was able to EXCEED the appropriated amount of detention beds. https://t.co/6Q5yWLXirh
— National Immigration Center for Enforcement (@NICEnforcement) February 14, 2024
“First look should be at pilot programs that provide social services to illegal aliens and improper management of detention,” Hauman said.
“Also, keep in mind that the Trump administration was able to significantly exceed the appropriated amount of detention beds.”
“The Biden administration is only a tad over, after refusing to fill the appropriated bed amount month after month,” he said.
This comes as Biden claims more funding is needed to avoid such releases, seen by some as extortion.
However, Congress already provided more detention funding than requested.
The releases would likely include illegal immigrants with criminal charges or convictions.
Biden has already drastically cut the number of interior arrests and deportations compared to previous administrations.
Last year, illegal immigrants had less than a 5% chance of being deported by ICE. Critics argue DHS mismanaged funds rather than spend as allocated by Congress.
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