ICE Assaults Rise: White House Claims Outpace Data
ICE, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, is facing a concerning rise in assaults on its officers. The White House has claimed a dramatic increase, while official data shows a more modest rise in assault charges against federal officers. Since June, ICE officials have reported a surge in assaults on their officers. The White House, in a September executive order, insisted on a 'more than 1,000 percent' increase. However, an analysis of court records shows a more modest 25% rise in assault charges against federal officers through mid-September compared to the same period last year. While ICE agents continue to face dangerous work conditions, the actual scale of the increase in assaults remains a topic of debate. The agency and the White House have been criticized for lacking concrete evidence to support their claims. As investigations into these incidents continue, the safety of ICE officers remains a pressing concern.
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