Immigration is a shit show. It's been a shit show that's been building and it hit a crescendo the last few years.
Now I don't know why you would repeat arguments that aren't based on facts on the ground. I have told you and others it's so easy to check information before you post it. This might reveal your real purpose is less than forthright.
So no, not everyone wants illegal immigrants who commit crimes deported out of the U.S. Don't ask me why. It would appear to be Red cities and states pandering to extreme views on immigration.
Per Google AI:
As of early December 2025, there are approximately
7,113 illegal immigrants with active U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers currently in the custody of New York state or local jurisdictions, meaning they are in local jails or state prisons for other criminal charges.
Key Details
- Number in Custody: Over 7,000 illegal immigrants with active ICE detainers are currently being held in New York jails and prisons on various criminal charges.
- Crimes Alleged: According to data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE, these individuals are associated with a wide range of serious offenses, including 148 homicides, 717 assaults, 152 weapons offenses, and 260 sexual predatory offenses.
- Sanctuary Policies: New York's sanctuary policies generally prohibit local law enforcement and jails from holding individuals solely on the basis of a civil immigration detainer without a judicial warrant. This has led to tension between federal and state/local authorities.
- Released Individuals: Since January 20, 2025, New York jurisdictions have released nearly 7,000 other criminal illegal immigrants back into the community who had active ICE detainers, rather than transferring them to federal custody upon their release from local charges. The crimes associated with this group included 29 homicides and numerous other violent felonies.
- Federal Action: ICE has called on New York authorities, including Attorney General Letitia James, to honor their detainer requests to ensure that these individuals are transferred to federal custody for potential deportation proceedings rather than being released onto the streets.