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Putting TRAC to Work |
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December 7, 2011 |
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Fewer face deportation because of criminal charges, data shows
By Ryan Gabrielson
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The share of potential deportees charged with an aggravated felony – including violent, drug and theft-related crimes – has remained steady the past five years at 4 percent.
The Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse at Syracuse University gathered the data through a Freedom of Information Act request.
In its own report, the organization found that fewer of ICE’s deportation cases nationwide involve accused criminals.
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Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, Syracuse University
Copyright 2011
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