Nearly 70% of California ICE detainees have no criminal conviction.
Mar 16, 2026·Location: California, USA
According to ICE data from February, nearly 70% of people held in California's ICE detention centers have no criminal conviction. The figure is consistent with national trends, where 74% of detainees nationwide have no criminal convictions. More than 6,400 people are currently detained in California's facilities. The data shows enforcement has expanded under the Trump administration.
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