ICE arrested 243 undocumented immigrants with criminal histories in metro Denver during an eight-day operation that ended Sunday, the agency said.
Why it matters: The arrests reflect growing pressure on immigration authorities as detentions of noncriminal immigrants spike, prompting public backlash.
- ICE said the 243 people arrested during the operation have been charged with or convicted of criminal offenses after unlawfully entering the U.S.
State of play: The July 12–20 operation led to arrests of people wanted for serious crimes, including murder, human trafficking and sexual assault, the agency said in a Wednesday release.
- Others were cited for DUIs, burglaries and robberies and drug-related offenses.
Yes, but: It’s “unclear from the statement if the 243 announced arrests represented all of the immigrants detained in the operation, or just those who had some level of criminal background,” the Denver Post reports.
Between the lines: Of those arrested, ICE said 50 people are subject to removal orders…