No matter your politics, these new numbers are shocking. Of the 7 million migrants that ICE released while their cases are being processed, 663,000 have criminal histories, 13,000 were convicted of homicide, 16,000 of sexual assault, and 1,845 face homicide charges. 😬 pic.twitter.com/R20ShfPpFq
— Michael Shellenberger (@shellenberger) September 27, 2024

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