{"id":2346875,"date":"2024-09-27T17:25:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T21:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/647k-convicted-suspected-noncitizen-criminals-are-loose\/"},"modified":"2024-09-27T17:27:09","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T21:27:09","slug":"647k-convicted-suspected-noncitizen-criminals-are-loose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/647k-convicted-suspected-noncitizen-criminals-are-loose\/","title":{"rendered":"647K Convicted, Suspected Noncitizen Criminals Are Loose"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F647k-convicted-suspected-noncitizen-criminals-are-loose%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2346875&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A recent report from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reveals that \u2062over 647,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-cuts-off-emergency-military-funding-for-border-wall-calls-trumps-declaration-unwarranted\/\" title=\"Biden cuts off emergency military funding for border wall, calls Trump\u2019s declaration \u2018unwarranted\u2019\">000 illegal immigrants<\/a> in the United States are either\u2064 convicted or suspected of serious crimes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/four-dangerous-new-democrat-bills-that-you-probably-havent-heard-of\/\" title=\"Four Dangerous New Democrat Bills That You Probably Haven\u2019t Heard Of\">including sexual assault<\/a> and homicide. As of July 2024, there are \u200capproximately 425,431 noncitizens with \u2064criminal convictions and 222,141 facing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pennsylvania-woman-allegedly-faked-her-own-death-to-avoid-being-charged-with-making-a-false-accusation-of-sexual-assault\/\" title=\"Pennsylvania Woman Allegedly Faked Her Own Death To Avoid Being Charged With Making A False Accusation Of Sexual Assault\">pending charges<\/a>,\u2064 none\u2062 of whom are\u200c currently \u2062in ICE custody. The data was \u2064disclosed in a letter to Representative Tony Gonzales\u2064 by ICE management.<\/p>\n<p>Among those convicted, significant numbers face charges \u2064such as assault (62,231), burglary (14,301), drug offenses\u200d (56,533), homicide (13,099), kidnapping (2,521), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-the-left-weaponizes-kindness-to-manipulate-you-into-giving-them-what-they-want\/\" title=\"How the Left Uses &#039;Kindness&#039; to Manipulate for Their Gain\">sexual \u2064assault<\/a> (15,811).\u2063 The letter highlighted a contrast in operational practices regarding the\u2064 removal of\u2063 illegal immigrants, citing\u2064 that \u2064over 893,600 individuals were\u200c removed \u2064or returned between\u2064 May 2023 \u2064and\u200b July 2024. It also criticized &#8220;sanctuary&#8221; policies in Democrat-run cities for potentially protecting\u2064 dangerous criminals.<\/p>\n<p>The report underscores the ongoing challenges related to immigration enforcement and\u2063 public safety, particularly under the Biden \u200cadministration, which has seen a noted decrease in deportations. An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-lee-pitches-attaching-save-act-to-spending-bill-to-ensure-debate-in-senate-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Mike Lee pitches attaching SAVE Act to spending bill to ensure debate in Senate - Washington Examiner\">estimated 10 million illegal immigrants<\/a> have entered the U.S. \u2064since President Biden and Vice President Harris took office \u2062in January 2021.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"article-body body-md bdr-top-black pt-30\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-12\">\n<figure class=\"article-thumbnail mb-30 mb-sm-60\">\n<div class=\"article-thumbnail-caption d-flex align-items-center justify-content-md-end label-xs mt-15\">         <i class=\"mdi mdi-camera me-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>         <span class=\"visually-hidden\">Image Credit<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:ICE_Arrest.jpg\">U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement\/Wikimedia Commons<\/a>       <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-share text-center article-share-simple\">\n<h5 class=\"label-sm mb-10\">Share<\/h5>\n<ul class=\"article-share-list list-unstyled m-0 p-0\">\n<li class=\"article-share-facebook m-0\">       <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2024\/09\/27\/report-647k-noncitizens-convicted-or-suspected-of-homicide-other-crimes-are-not-in-ice-custody\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">         <i class=\"mdi mdi-facebook\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>         <span class=\"visually-hidden\">Share Article on Facebook<\/span>       <\/a>     <\/li>\n<li class=\"article-share-twitter m-0\">       <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Report:%20647K%20Noncitizens%20Convicted%20Or%20Suspected%20Of%20Homicide,%20Other%20Crimes%20Are%20Not%20In%20ICE%20Custody&amp;url=https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2024\/09\/27\/report-647k-noncitizens-convicted-or-suspected-of-homicide-other-crimes-are-not-in-ice-custody\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">         <i class=\"mdi mdi-twitter\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>         <span class=\"visually-hidden\">Share Article on Twitter<\/span>       <\/a>     <\/li>\n<li class=\"article-share-truth-social m-0\">       <a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/share?title=Report:%20647K%20Noncitizens%20Convicted%20Or%20Suspected%20Of%20Homicide,%20Other%20Crimes%20Are%20Not%20In%20ICE%20Custody&amp;url=https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2024\/09\/27\/report-647k-noncitizens-convicted-or-suspected-of-homicide-other-crimes-are-not-in-ice-custody\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">         <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"width:36px;height:auto;\" viewbox=\"0 0 92 93\"><path d=\"M69.444 55.716H56.772v10.37h12.672zM64.487 37.795V27.32H38.666v38.664h13.18v-28.19zM21.05 27.321h12.653v10.471H21.051z\" https:><\/path><\/svg>         <span class=\"visually-hidden\">Share Article on Truth Social<\/span>       <\/a>     <\/li>\n<li class=\"article-share-link m-0\">       <button data-clipboard-text=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2024\/09\/27\/report-647k-noncitizens-convicted-or-suspected-of-homicide-other-crimes-are-not-in-ice-custody\/\" data-tooltip-content=\"Copied!\" class=\"clip tooltip\">         <i class=\"mdi mdi-link-variant\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>         <span class=\"visually-hidden\">Copy Article Link<\/span>       <\/button>     <\/li>\n<li class=\"article-share-email m-0\">       <a href=\"mailto:?subject=Report:%20647K%20Noncitizens%20Convicted%20Or%20Suspected%20Of%20Homicide,%20Other%20Crimes%20Are%20Not%20In%20ICE%20Custody&amp;body=%20https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2024\/09\/27\/report-647k-noncitizens-convicted-or-suspected-of-homicide-other-crimes-are-not-in-ice-custody\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">         <i class=\"mdi mdi-email\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>         <span class=\"visually-hidden\">Share Article via Email<\/span>       <\/a>     <\/li>\n<li class=\"article-share-email m-0\"><span class=\"printfriendly pf-button  pf-alignleft\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" onclick=\"window.print(); return false;\" title=\"Printer Friendly, PDF &amp; Email\"><span id=\"printfriendly-text2\" class=\"pf-button-text\"><i class=\"mdi mdi-printer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>More than 647,000 illegal immigrants convicted or suspected of sexual assault, homicide, and other heinous crimes are roaming free in the United States, federal immigration authorities confirmed on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>The revelation came in a letter sent to Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Deputy Director and Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director Patrick Lechleitner. The data disclosed by the agency showed that as of July 2024, there are 425,431 noncitizens convicted of criminal offenses, many of them serious, and 222,141 noncitizens with pending criminal charges who are currently not in ICE custody.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-f4714b0834ab6b37d0367b918300e4c3 fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-2\" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-f4714b0834ab6b37d0367b918300e4c3\"><\/div>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/tens-thousands-illegal-immigrants-sexual-assault-homicide-convictions-roaming-us-streets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fox News<\/a>, &ldquo;Those include 62,231 convicted of assault, 14,301 convicted of burglary, 56,533 with drug convictions and 13,099 convicted of homicide,&rdquo; as well as &ldquo;[a]n additional 2,521 [with] kidnapping convictions and 15,811 [with] sexual assault convictions.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Those with pending charges are facing allegations of similar offenses. <\/p>\n<p>In his communique to Gonzales, Lechleitner contended that the Department of Homeland Security &ldquo;removed or returned more than 893,600 individuals&rdquo; from the United States from &ldquo;mid-May 2023 through the end of July 2024&rdquo; and that the &ldquo;majority of all individuals encountered at the Southwest Border over the past three years have been removed, returned, or expelled.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The acting agency head also took an apparent swipe at Democrat-run &ldquo;sanctuary cities,&rdquo; writing that &ldquo;&lsquo;sanctuary&rsquo; policies can end up shielding dangerous criminals, who often victimize those same communities.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-859f844f82bac37296ac43f2df344357 fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-6\" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-859f844f82bac37296ac43f2df344357\"><\/div>\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/tens-thousands-illegal-immigrants-sexual-assault-homicide-convictions-roaming-us-streets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">noted<\/a> by Fox News, the Biden-Harris administration has released many illegal aliens &ldquo;who came to the U.S. border into the interior, which coincided with a sharp drop in deportations as it focused on prioritizing public safety and national security threats.&rdquo; The outlet reported that under President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, there were &ldquo;142,580 removals in FY 23, up considerably from 72,177 in FY 22 and 59,011 in FY 21, but still down from the highs of 267,258 under the Trump administration in FY 19.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The released ICE figures come amid Harris&rsquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/politics\/elections\/kamala-harris-heads-to-border-as-immigration-weighs-on-arizona-hopes-a3e3ac80\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">planned Friday trip<\/a> to the U.S.-Mexico border. The 2024 Democrat presidential nominee has presided over the ongoing invasion in her role as Biden&rsquo;s &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2024\/07\/24\/after-years-of-regaling-vp-as-border-czar-media-claim-harris-was-never-in-charge-of-the-invasion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">border czar<\/a>.&rdquo; <\/p>\n<p>An estimated 10 million illegal aliens have unlawfully entered the United States since Biden and Harris took office in January 2021, according to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2455010\/illegal-border-crossers-total-over-10-million-since-biden-inauguration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Washington Examiner<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-7508998286864271e26351597529abd2 fdrlst__b89e9-after-post-content\" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-7508998286864271e26351597529abd2\"><\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<div class=\"article-author-description fst-italic\">      Shawn Fleetwood is a staff writer for The Federalist and a graduate of the University of Mary Washington. 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