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Sanctuary City Policies Under Fire: Trump Administration Sees 400% Increase in ICE Detainers

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released data showing a stark increase in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers in New York City, a sanctuary city under the Biden administration, compared to the Trump administration. In just six months, ICE has issued over 6,000 detainers in NYC alone, a more than 400% increase from the number of detainers issued under President Biden. Despite this surge, New York City has honored only a "handful" of the requests. The data highlights the dangers of sanctuary policies, which prioritize the release of criminal aliens over the safety of American citizens.

Key Takeaways:

  • ICE has issued 6,025 arrest requests (detainers) to transfer custody or detain illegal immigrants in New York City since President Trump took office in January 2025, a 400% increase from the number of detainers issued during President Biden's entire term (9,472).
  • Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated that sanctuary policies prioritize the release of criminal aliens, who have prior convictions for rape, murder, and drug trafficking, over the safety of American citizens.
  • The alleged assailant in the recent shooting incident in New York City, Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez, was a Dominican national who was caught by Border Patrol in April 2023 during the Biden administration and released into the United States.
  • New York City's sanctuary immigration policies have been linked to a "record number of assaults" on ICE officers, with assaults up 830% since Trump took office.
  • The city's policies have also led to a rise in crime, with 3,219 migrants in 48 shelters across the city being arrested a total of 4,884 times between January 2023 and October 2024.

Statistics:

  • ICE has issued 6,025 detainers in New York City since President Trump took office, compared to 9,472 issued during President Biden's entire term.
  • 400% increase in ICE detainers in New York City since the Trump administration took office.
  • 830% increase in assaults on ICE agents since the Trump administration took office.
  • 3,219 migrants in 48 shelters across New York City were arrested a total of 4,884 times between January 2023 and October 2024.
  • The alleged assailant in the recent shooting incident, Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez, was arrested four times in the United States for violent crimes prior to the incident.

Sources:

  • Fox News Digital, July 24, 2025
  • Statement from Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin to Fox News Digital
  • Fox News Digital report, "Sanctuary City Crime Wave: 3,219 Migrants Arrested 4,884 Times in NYC Shelters" (date not specified)

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