Center for Immigration Studies – by Jessica Vaughan
Congressional inquiries prompted by ICE’s recent release of immigration detainees, many of whom have criminal convictions or charges, reveal that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has billions of dollars in unexpended revenues, including resources for detention space. This information calls into question the administration’s claims that the detainee releases were necessary for budgetary reasons and casts further doubt on their commitment to immigration enforcement and homeland security. Continue reading “DHS Left Billions from Its Budget on the Table While Releasing Detainees”